Award

Claims Handling Legal Services Framework

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jun 2022 at 12:39

Tender

08 Apr 2022 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Claims Handling Legal Services Framework", classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000). The open procurement method enables interested suppliers to submit tenders for this framework, aimed at providing claims handling legal services. The tender was initially published on 8th April 2022, with a submission deadline set for 13th May 2022 at 12:00 noon. Following the award period starting on the same day, the framework's contracts will last for a duration of 1440 days, with potential renewal in 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for law firms specialising in claims handling and legal services. Businesses with a proven track record in similar services, especially those capable of demonstrating quality and social value in their proposals, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of this framework, wherein the supplier ranked first will be primarily awarded contracts, underscores the need for excellence in service delivery and client support, enabling successful bidders to expand their portfolio and client base significantly.

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Notice Title

Claims Handling Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Claims Handling Legal Services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Claims Handling Legal Services

Renewal: Renewal of framework will be in 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032b88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016275-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20223 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Julie Rogerson
Contact Email
julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7909320869

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

FORBES

KENNEDYS LAW

WEIGHTMANS

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