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PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Oct 2024 at 11:31

Summary of the contracting process

Darlington Borough Council has completed the procurement process for "PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services" under the legal classification of "Legal services" (CPV: 79100000). The service contract, specifically for "Retrospective - Advocacy Services," was awarded to Fountain Chambers. This procurement, located in the UKC13 region, utilised a limited procedure method with the rationale citing the contract falling outside the directive's scope. The process culminated with the contract being signed on 22nd December 2023.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those within the advocacy sector. Entities familiar with direct award situations and those who can deliver specialised advocacy services would find this contract type advantageous for growth. The successful engagement with a regional authority like Darlington Borough Council also strengthens a supplier's portfolio, making it attractive for similar future procurements. This tender was conducive for businesses capable of efficient, high-quality service delivery without prior competition calls.

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Notice Title

PB2023-01444 - Advocacy services

Notice Description

Retrospective - Advocacy Services

Procurement Information

Direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04af9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033936-2024
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
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
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20232 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
DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Jackie Elliott
Contact Email
jackie.elliott@darlington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1325405496

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QT
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC13 Darlington

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FOUNTAIN CHAMBERS

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