Award

Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 15:31

Tender

19 Nov 2024 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has concluded the tendering process for its Legal Services Panel Framework 2025, falling under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000). The framework agreement, valid from 11th February 2025 to 3rd February 2028, with an optional additional 12-month extension, primarily aims to meet the legal advisory requirements of CDC and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The procurement method was an open procedure, and the framework was divided into two lots: General Legal Services and Adult Care Legal Services. Both lots attracted numerous electronic bids with significant interest from suppliers.

This framework agreement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large legal advisory firms. Firms specialising in either general legal services or adult care legal services are well-suited to deliver the required expertise. Notable awards under this framework were secured by leading legal firms including Geldards LLP, Ward Hadaway LLP, Sharpe Pritchard LLP, Weightmans LLP, and Browne Jacobson LLP. The multiple lots and the flexible framework structure open up consistent work streams and direct orders from both CDC and SYMCA, critical for legal firms looking to solidify their presence and expand their service delivery within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

Notice Description

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor. It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council. The Council has split this opportunity into two lots: Lot 1 General Legal Services Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The Council will appoint a maximum of four Advisors for each of Lots 1 and Lots 2.

Lot Information

General Legal Services

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor. It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial three year period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Adult Care Legal Services

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of Adult Care legal services. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006333-2025
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
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,670,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
On expiry of the contract term, including any exercised extensions.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Emma Norris
Contact Email
emma.norris2@doncaster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1302737311

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BROWNE JACOBON

GELDARDS

SHARPE PRITCHARD

WARD HADAWAY

WEIGHTMANS

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