Award

335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services

WIGAN COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Nov 2021 at 15:33

Tender

29 Jul 2021 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is currently engaged in the tender process for "335 – Law Costs Draftsman Services," which falls under the legal services category. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79100000, aims to secure general costs law services for the local authority. Key dates include the bid submission deadline of 27th August 2021, with a follow-up award period commencing shortly after. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in cost law services, particularly those experienced with local authority engagements. Businesses that excel in areas such as housing disrepair cases and judicial reviews would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a total contract value of £200,000, this could be a strategic engagement for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services

Notice Description

Tenders are sought by Wigan Council for the provision of general costs law services to the local authority. A law cost draftsman is a specialist in legal costs in a case. They can advise and conduct costs proceedings known as detailed assessment of costs, which is governed by statue in England and Wales. Such general costs law services may include actions undertaken in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases, matters arising from Judicial Review proceedings and those following the local authority's statutory planning duties, amongst other matters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are sought by Wigan Council for the provision of general costs law services to the local authority. A law cost draftsman is a specialist in legal costs in a case. They can advise and conduct costs proceedings known as detailed assessment of costs, which is governed by statue in England and Wales. Such general costs law services may include actions undertaken in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases, matters arising from Judicial Review proceedings and those following the local authority's statutory planning duties, amongst other matters.

Renewal: There are two optional contract extensions (12 months each).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ce19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029160-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 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
WIGAN COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr. Paul Simmons
Contact Email
paul.simmons@wigan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1942486192

Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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