Award

Legal Services in Support of Special Projects

HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

14 May 2021 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Harlow District Council, is for "Legal Services in Support of Special Projects". This tender falls under the industry category of legal services and is located in Essex, UK. It employs an open procurement method and is currently in the award stage, having completed on 14 May 2021. The contract is valued at £4,000,000 and aims to create a framework of five legal advisors for high-profile projects.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in collaborative working on strategic projects. With twelve competitive bids submitted, firms that excel in quality criteria such as client care, business continuity, and additional services are best positioned to secure contracts. This framework allows successful bidders to engage with the Harlow District Council and other partnering authorities, enhancing their market presence and fostering long-term relationships within the public sector.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Legal Services in Support of Special Projects

Notice Description

Legal Services in Support Projects

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework of five (5) Legal Advisors which the Authority and Partner Authorities can call upon, on an ad hoc basis to support and partner its' in house legal team to deliver timely and accurate legal advice for major projects, and/or those projects or requirements that (in the view of the Authority) are high profile, high risk, high profile and/or of strategic importance as described in the Authority's Brief. Additional information: The Harlow legal team share best practice with neighbouring authorities and members of the Public Law Partnership (PLP). PLP legal colleagues supporting Tendring District Council, Brentwood Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council, Maldon District Council ("Partner Authorities") have expressed an interest in accessing services from the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b16b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010746-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tina McDermott
Contact Email
tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1279446655

Buyer Location

Locality
HARLOW ESSEX
Postcode
CM20 1WG
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Little Parndon & Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BIRKETTS

BROWNE JACOBSON

DWF

PINSENT MASONS

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-02b16b-2021-05-14T16:45:03+01:00",
    "date": "2021-05-14T16:45:03+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-02b16b",
    "description": "(MT Ref:222813)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "20/006",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Legal Services in Support of Special Projects",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "79100000",
            "description": "Legal services"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "description": "Legal Services in Support Projects",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Framework of five (5) Legal Advisors which the Authority and Partner Authorities can call upon, on an ad hoc basis to support and partner its' in house legal team to deliver timely and accurate legal advice for major projects, and/or those projects or requirements that (in the view of the Authority) are high profile, high risk, high profile and/or of strategic importance as described in the Authority's Brief. Additional information: The Harlow legal team share best practice with neighbouring authorities and members of the Public Law Partnership (PLP). PLP legal colleagues supporting Tendring District Council, Brentwood Borough Council, Chelmsford City Council, Maldon District Council (\"Partner Authorities\") have expressed an interest in accessing services from the Framework.",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "name": "Collaborative Working",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "25"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "CVs and Resources",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Business Continuity",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Prospectus",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "3"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Client Care",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "2"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Additional Services and Value",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "10"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "General",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "45"
                        },
                        {
                            "name": "Contract Management",
                            "type": "quality",
                            "description": "5"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "20"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "79100000",
                        "description": "Legal services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKH"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Essex"
                },
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "010746-2021-20/006-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-16303",
                    "name": "Birketts LLP"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-16304",
                    "name": "Pinsent Masons"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-11543",
                    "name": "Sharpe Pritchard LLP"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-11547",
                    "name": "Browne Jacobson LLP"
                },
                {
                    "id": "GB-FTS-16305",
                    "name": "DWF LLP"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-16302",
            "name": "Harlow District Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Harlow District Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Water Gardens",
                "locality": "Harlow Essex",
                "region": "UKH3",
                "postalCode": "CM20 1WG",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Tina McDermott",
                "telephone": "+44 1279446655",
                "email": "tina.mcdermott@harlow.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.harlow.gov.uk/",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0086",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-16303",
            "name": "Birketts LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Birketts LLP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Providence House, 141-145 Princes Street",
                "locality": "Ipswich",
                "region": "UKH",
                "postalCode": "IP1 1QJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1603756529"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-16304",
            "name": "Pinsent Masons",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Pinsent Masons"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "30 crown Place",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "EC2A",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2074188177"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-11543",
            "name": "Sharpe Pritchard LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Sharpe Pritchard LLP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Elm Yard, 10-16 Elm Street",
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "WC1X 0BJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 2074054600"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-11547",
            "name": "Browne Jacobson LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Browne Jacobson LLP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road",
                "locality": "Nottingham",
                "region": "UK",
                "postalCode": "NG2 1BJ",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1159084823"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-16305",
            "name": "DWF LLP",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "DWF LLP"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Scott Place, 2 Hardman Street",
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "region": "UKD",
                "postalCode": "M3 3AA",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 1616035000"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-103",
            "name": "Public Procurement Review Service",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Public Procurement Review Service"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Cabinet Office",
                "locality": "London",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "telephone": "+44 3450103503",
                "email": "publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-16302",
        "name": "Harlow District Council"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "010746-2021-20/006-1",
            "awardID": "010746-2021-20/006-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 4000000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2021-05-14T00:00:00+01:00"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 12
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "measure": "foreignBidsFromNonEU",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 12
            }
        ]
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "prev",
            "href": "https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:497609-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}