Tender

335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services

WIGAN COUNCIL

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31 Aug 2021 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council is seeking tenders for "335 – Law Costs Draftsman Services" as part of their public procurement process in the services category. This opportunity is aimed at providing general costs law services to the council, encompassing various legal matters such as those related to the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases and Judicial Review proceedings. The revised deadline for submission is now 17th September 2021, following an amendment to the initial date of 10th September 2021. This tender is still in the planning stage of the procurement process and is classified under general public services in the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms and legal professionals specialising in costs management and public law to engage with a local authority and support its strategic objectives. Businesses that have experience in handling legal costs assessments and understanding statutory requirements in England and Wales would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could not only contribute to Wigan Council's aim of reducing claim costs but also help participating firms expand their portfolio and establish a strong relationship within the local governance framework.

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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. The supplier will support the delivery of the strategic objectives: "to reduce the rate of growth in claim costs" and "to reduce unnecessary costs attached to claims

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02db46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021463-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

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