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Provision of legal services

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2020 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Plymouth City Council, which sought bids for the "Provision of legal services" specifically related to public liability claims. The contract, valued at £30,000, falls under the category of insurance consultancy services. It was awarded to Weightmans LLP following a tender period that ended on 28 April 2020, with the contract spanning from 5 May 2020 to 31 March 2021. The procurement was completed on 4 May 2020, and details of the awarded contract were published on 9 June 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal firms with experience in insurance consultancy, particularly those focusing on public liability claims, to engage with local government. Given the nature of this procurement, businesses looking to compete should ideally possess a strong track record in legal services, especially those that support public sector clients. Furthermore, firms not classified as small or voluntary/community sector enterprises may find themselves well-positioned to meet the requirements set forth by the Plymouth City Council in this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of legal services

Notice Description

Provisional of legal services in respect of Public liability claims

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5162af5-8010-4246-94de-811cb6ed9822
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/946ec968-12b8-4a73-9e2e-ae3270fdb514
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 -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66519310 - Insurance consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 May 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Stevens
Contact Email
sarah.stevens@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1752398477

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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