Tender

Framework Agreement for Legal Services

THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY

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Tender

16 Mar 2021 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Painsley Catholic Academy, based in Staffordshire, is currently in the Tender stage for a Framework Agreement for Legal Services. The procurement is classified under the services category, specifically legal services, and has a value of £2,000,000. The tender period ends on 23rd April 2021, with bids opening on the same date. This framework is designed for a duration of two years, with a potential extension of an additional two years, and aims to establish multiple Lots based on contract value.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector, as it encourages participation from a diverse range of service providers. Bidders can submit proposals for any number of Lots, and the framework serves various educational institutions and emergency services across the UK. Legal firms specialising in advisory services, representation, and documentation are particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance legal support within the educational and public service sectors while reinforcing social and environmental objectives.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Legal Services

Notice Description

The Painsley Catholic Academy in collaboration with Churchmarketplace Ltd and 2buy2.com Ltd is inviting you tender for the establishment of a Framework for the provision of Legal Services. The Framework will be divided into Lots based upon the value of the proposed contracts. There is no limit on the number of Lots a Bidder may apply for. The framework agreement is for 2 years plus an option to extend for a further 2 years. This Framework for Legal Services is being managed by 2buy2.com Ltd, acting as 'procurement agents' on behalf of Churchmarketplace Limited and The Painsley Catholic Academy. This Framework shall be marketed and available under the 'Education Buying' branch of 2buy2.com Ltd which is accessible by any educational establishment (free sign-up) in the United Kingdom. Further information can be found at https://educationbuying.com/.

Lot Information

Framework Agreement for Legal Services - Under PS15,000

Please see the tender document for full details: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Staffordshire:-Legal-services./DK4EEH5E7X

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is for 24 months, with an extension option of a further 24 months.

Framework Agreement for Legal Services - Over PS15,000

Please see the tender documents for full details: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Staffordshire:-Legal-services./DK4EEH5E7X

Renewal: The Framework Agreement is for 24 months, with an extension option of a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029bff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005262-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PAINSLEY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Contact Name
Zoe Jones
Contact Email
zoe.lloyd-jones@2buy2.com
Contact Phone
+44 3333201015

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORDSHIRE
Postcode
ST10 1LH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands
Electoral Ward
Cheadle West
Westminster Constituency
Staffordshire Moorlands

Further Information

Notice URLs

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