Planning

CT0780 Court Representation Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Oct 2021 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating a tender for "CT0780 Court Representation Services," aimed at providing legal advisory and representation services to Council tenants facing actions for rent arrears. This procurement, categorised under services, is currently in the planning stage. The virtual Supply Market Awareness Event is scheduled for 10 am to 11 am on Tuesday, 2 November 2021, with a registration deadline of 28 October 2021. Interested parties can find additional information through the Council's website.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal service providers specialising in tenant representation and welfare advice. Businesses that focus on legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in housing law and court proceedings, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their client base while supporting vulnerable tenants in the Edinburgh area, ultimately driving growth and furthering social responsibility in the community.

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Notice Title

CT0780 Court Representation Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Court Representation Services for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. For further information please see the Court Representation Service Summary document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the service includes: - To provide a court advice and representation service for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. - To provide people who have rent arrears at the stage of Court Proceedings and Notice of Proceedings, with advice and information to ensure they are not evicted. Priority will be given to those with court proceedings. - The Service Provider will assist Service Users to understand/follow court processes and procedures and decisions, allow opportunities to resolve any benefit issues and to give time to start making payments. For further information please see Court Representation Service Summary document. Additional information: The City of Edinburgh Council will hold a virtual Supply Market Awareness Event from 10 to 11am on Tuesday 2 November 2021. Please contact Lynn Hemsley by Thursday 28 October 2021 to confirm your attendance. Please note that the purpose of the PIN is to engage with potential Service Providers and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e9c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025175-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Hemsley
Contact Email
lynn.hemsley@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

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