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E1189 - PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS RM6240 - CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE - PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL SERVICES - LOT 1C - NORTHERN IRELAND

NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE

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31 May 2023 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services for public liability claims through a Further Competition from Lot 1C of the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6240. The contract value is £1,000,000 GBP with a minimum value of £600,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 3rd May 2023 to 30th April 2026 in Northern Ireland. The main procurement category is business services, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services related to public liability claims to secure contracts with the Northern Ireland Housing Executive. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Housing Executive reserves the right to propose an extension to the contract for up to 24 months, offering potential for long-term engagement. Interested businesses should ensure their offerings align with the legal services required for public liability claims in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

E1189 - PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC LIABILITY CLAIMS RM6240 - CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE - PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL SERVICES - LOT 1C - NORTHERN IRELAND

Notice Description

The Housing Executive carried out a Further Competition from Lot 1C of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework Agreement entitled RM6240 - Public Sector Legal Services which established a single member Solicitors Panel to meet all of the requirements of the Housing Executive in relation to Public Liability Claims throughout Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe7a9aa2-a307-4164-b6ef-1c6728aca13b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10e3cc47-201c-43e2-a332-bdd492f61b93
Current Stage
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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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

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
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 2-3 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
NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8PB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARSON MCDOWELL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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