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Court Representation Services

The City of Edinburgh Council

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17 Mar 2022 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process for "Court Representation Services" aimed at providing legal advisory and representation services to tenants facing eviction due to rent arrears. The contract, valued at £372,812, is classified under the legal advisory and representation services category and was initiated through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The service is specifically designed for tenants in court proceedings related to rent arrears and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The contract was signed on 9 March 2022, and the procurement process was conducted under the legal framework of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the legal and advisory sectors, to engage in public service provision aimed at supporting vulnerable groups such as tenants facing eviction. Companies specialising in legal representation or advisory services, especially those with experience in housing law, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement accessible, as it includes provisions for direct award procedures and has a focus on delivering high-quality, cost-effective services to the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Court Representation Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of the Court Representation Services for tenants facing action for rent arrears.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 aim to continually improve the Service to achieve best value.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007302-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£372,812 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The City of Edinburgh Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHAI

Further Information

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