Tender

The North West Legal Consortium External Legal Services Framework

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Nov 2019 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium, is currently undertaking a tender process for "The North West Legal Consortium External Legal Services Framework". This opportunity falls within the legal services industry and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 2nd December 2019, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 1st April 2024. The estimated total value for the framework agreement is up to £15 million, though this figure may be exceeded. The procurement method for this tender is open, adhering to an open procedure format.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the legal services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Firms equipped to provide external legal services, supporting the in-house needs of public sector organisations, will find this contract particularly suitable. With the significant potential value associated with the framework, successful bidders can expect to establish a lasting relationship with the contracting authority and potentially secure future projects within the North West region.

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Notice Title

The North West Legal Consortium External Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium wishes to procure a framework contract to provide external legal services from solicitors to support the in-house provision of its member organisations. The estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement is expected to be worth up to PS15 million. This figure is an estimate only and may be exceeded. However, no guarantee is given as to any level of business to be awarded through the framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea72990e-2a50-4840-8e1a-2af684b5e089
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3668318-3ab1-48f9-b60b-da252035997b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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