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Legal advice for PFI Schools

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2022 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Leeds City Council, seeking legal advisory services specifically for PFI matters and academy conversions. The contract, titled "Legal advice for PFI Schools," is classified under the legal advisory services industry. The tender period ended on 10 March 2022, while the contract period spans from 14 March 2022 to 30 April 2024. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method, with a contract value of £70,000 and delivery expected in Yorkshire and the Humber region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal consultancy, particularly those with expertise in public private partnership (PFI) frameworks and academy conversions. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their qualifications in providing ad-hoc legal advice would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements. Moreover, larger legal firms with the capacity to handle such contracts are likely to find this type of tender appealing, potentially aiding their growth in public sector work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal advice for PFI Schools

Notice Description

Ad-hoc legal advice on PFI matters and academy conversions and any other related advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e42d1360-3f03-4a7c-b168-ed08f45cebbc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e218f39-774b-4cc1-b756-0c8f54f7e8f5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Mar 2022 - 30 Apr 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Maria Stoneley
Contact Email
maria.stoneley@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01135350945

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARD HADAWAY

Further Information

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