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Legal Services for Litigation in Relation to Insurance Claims

REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for "Legal Services for Litigation in Relation to Insurance Claims" has been awarded by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council, located in Redcar, England. This procurement falls within the legal services industry, classified under CPV code 79100000. The contract was procured through a direct award under the NEPO 513 Legal Services framework, with DAC Beechcroft as the chosen supplier. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender initially concluded on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering specialised legal services, to expand their footprint in the public sector. The £150,000 contract showcases potential for legal firms, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with local government and establish long-term partnerships. The contract focuses on litigation services related to insurance claims, making it ideal for firms with expertise in dispute resolution and insurance law. By engaging in such public procurement, businesses can enhance their reputation and gain valuable experience working within a structured framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Litigation in Relation to Insurance Claims

Notice Description

Contract award for Litigation Services Contract procured via direct award under the NEPO 513 Legal Services framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef2d7b73-6465-4d54-a2a7-e64a5f465110
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56be0450-f483-4b66-bd95-a46bef66dc9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
REDCAR & CLEVELAND BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01642 444151

Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 1RT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Coatham
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEECHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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