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Further Competition under the National LGPS Framework for Legal Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (NCCT41620)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council and Northamptonshire County Council have recently completed a contract for Legal Services under the National LGPS Framework, specifically to support the Local Government Pension Scheme. This procurement, identified as LGSS001-DN448406-85787158, was initiated as a tender process, and the contract, valued at £800,000, commenced on 5th February 2020, with an end date of 4th February 2024. The primary industry category for this procurement is Pension Services, which covers delivery addresses in both the East Midlands and East of England. The initial tender period concluded on 12th December 2019, and the procurement method used was classified as "Other".

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in pension services and related legal consultancy. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector may find this tender particularly appealing, as they can leverage their expertise in dealing with pension fund matters to compete effectively. Similar businesses may also benefit from pursuing contractual engagements with local government authorities, which often require tailored legal services during their operational and procurement activities.

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Notice Title

Further Competition under the National LGPS Framework for Legal Services Primarily in Support of the Local Government Pension Scheme (NCCT41620)

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council as the administering authority of the Cambridgeshire Pension Fund and Northamptonshire County Council as the administering authority of the Northamptonshire Pension Fund appointed a single supplier of Legal Services using a joint procurement exercise via Lot 1 - Full Service (England and Wales) of the National LGPS Framework. The combined estimated contract value is below, however, PS400k of the contract value is attributed to the Cambridgeshire Pension Fund and PS400k to the Northamptonshire Pension Fund.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e937abc9-78e7-49a3-ae9c-81bd1c955ae7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7906d860-edd9-4afc-aa8b-2fcc13408a9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2020 - 4 Feb 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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