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The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium

Sefton Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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22 Jul 2024 at 11:24

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Tender

07 Nov 2023 at 12:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium (NWLC) is led by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as the lead contracting authority. The tender is classified under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and is aimed at supporting the in-house legal provisions of NWLC's member organisations. The procurement method used is an open procedure, intended to secure a framework contract that could be worth up to £25 million. The process encompasses various industry segments such as civil litigation, property law, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and social care. The location for these services is primarily within the UKD region, and significant dates include the procurement's awards on 28th June 2024, with the full award period starting from 8th December 2023.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for both large and SME legal firms to expand their portfolio and business reach within the public sector. Firms with expertise in a wide array of legal services including civil litigation, property and planning law, corporate governance, and sectors like social care and commercial projects stand to benefit. The opportunity to secure a partnership status within the consortium especially favours those who demonstrate comprehensive capability across multiple service areas, as this status requires successful awards in at least three out of five lots. Given the broad scope and significant value of the contract, stakeholders who can provide high-quality services combined with cost-effective solutions are well suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium

Notice Description

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium(NWLC) wishes to procure a framework contract to provide external legal services from firms of solicitors to support the in-house provision of its member organisations. The estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement is expected to be worth up to PS25 million. This figure is an estimate only and may be exceeded. However, no guarantee is given as to any level of business to be awarded through the framework.

Lot Information

Civil Litigation, Prosecutions and Regulatory

To include, but shall not be limited to general civil litigation, judicial review, construction litigation, negligence proceedings, possession proceedings, licensing appeals and employment advice and litigation.

Property, Planning and Environment

To include, but shall not be limited to all environmental, conveyancing, planning, housing law, regeneration, and highways advice.

Corporate Governance, Ethical Standards and Information Law

To include, but shall not be limited to organisational governance issues, member code of conduct, local authority decision making, local authority powers and duties, data protection advice including advice on use of social media by councillor's or third parties involving the Council/council officers.

Projects, Procurement, Commercial and Construction

To include, but shall not be limited to, all commercial contracts and company law, transport regulation including light rail/tram, heavy rail and bus, ticketing, concessionary fares, state aid/subsidy control, competition law, telecommunications, information technology, digital infrastructure and communications, smart technology, construction contracts (NEC and JCT etc.).

Social Care and Education

To include but shall not be limited to Adult and Children's Social Care, SEND and Education.

Partner Status

An eligible bidder for Partner Status is a bidder who both a) expresses an interest in Partner Status and submits its offering for that and b) is successfully appointed to at least 3 out of the five lots indicated earlier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04166a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022643-2024
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sefton Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

Brobies LLP

Browne Jacobson LLP

Capsticks LLP

DAC Beachcroft LLP

DWF Law LLP

Forbes LLP

Freeths LLP

Geldards LLP

Hill Dickinson LLP

MSB Solicitors Limited

Mann Roberts Solicitors Limited

Muckle LLP

Stephensons LLP

TLT LLP

Weightmans LLP

Further Information

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