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Barristers Services for Child Protection Responsibilities and associated legal matters

SEFTON COUNCIL

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19 Dec 2024 at 15:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has completed the procurement process to award a contract for "Barristers Services for Child Protection Responsibilities and associated legal matters" in the Legal services category. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, will cover services supplied within the United Kingdom and spans from 1st March 2025 to 1st March 2027. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method, with the tender period ending on 4th December 2024. The main point of contact at Sefton Council is Ellie Houghton, who can be reached via email at ellie.houghton@sefton.gov.uk.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in handling child protection responsibilities. As the contract is substantial in value, it offers an excellent growth opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-quality barrister services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited for this tendor, although larger firms such as Keyventure Ltd, which has secured the contract, exemplify the competitive landscape of this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Barristers Services for Child Protection Responsibilities and associated legal matters

Notice Description

Barristers Services for Child Protection Responsibilities and associated legal matters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f968a831-0344-491b-883b-fa269ae22871
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f0f4dca-c7f4-41e1-8943-763f98947bbe
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2027 2-3 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYVENTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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