Award

Contract award for locum lawyers

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Apr 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract to Sellick Partnership for the provision of two locum lawyers. This contract, categorized under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff, was formalised on 13th March 2025, with the service period running from 17th March 2025 to 13th August 2025. The procurement method was limited competition, in line with regulations for contracts below the threshold, and the process reached the award stage on 2nd April 2025. The contract is valued at £60,000, with a gross amount of £72,000. The council located in Blackburn, UK, emphasises its commitment to engaging sub-central government public authority for its legal needs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those specialised or interested in temporary staffing solutions for government organisations. Businesses in the legal services sector, especially SMEs, can capitalise on such agreements to expand their market presence and diversify their service portfolios. Sellick Partnership's successful bid underscores the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure government contracts, reinforcing the significance of competitive performance in niche markets. Such contracts not only provide immediate revenue but also bolster credibility and experience in public sector services.

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Notice Title

Contract award for locum lawyers

Notice Description

Award of contract of provision of 2 locum lawyers to the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012532-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£60,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SELLICK PARTNERSHIP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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