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Legal Services Call Off

MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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23 Sep 2024 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service has completed the procurement process for a Legal Services Call Off contract, under a framework agreement. This procurement, classified under industry category CPV 79100000 (Legal Services), took place in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 24 May 2024, and the contract is active from 1 June 2024 to 31 May 2026. The overall contract value is £200,000, starting at a minimum value of £50,000, with the opportunity awarded to Weightman's LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Liverpool, England. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly SMEs, to engage in public sector contracts and bolster their portfolios. With an eye towards entities well-versed in handling contracts within the fire and rescue services sector, companies that offer comprehensive legal support and are looking to expand their public sector expertise will find this contract beneficial. The two-year timeframe allows for significant engagement and potential for long-term business relationships with the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Call Off

Notice Description

Legal Services - Call Off Contract from a framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f71720b6-30ad-45d7-9f88-6ff0a4503b9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6794df10-3977-4358-befc-6f0f85539517
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2026 1-2 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
MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMAN'S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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