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Legal Advice - Childrens Services Case

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 May 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Legal Advice - Children’s Services Case". The procurement falls under the services category for legal assistance and is targeted within several regions across the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct, without competition, and it did not surpass any financial thresholds. The procurement stage of this contract is classified as award. HARCOURT CHAMBERS LIMITED has been awarded the contract, which commenced on 28 February 2025 and will run until 27 February 2026. The contract value is £30,000 gross, with £25,000 net in GBP.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity primarily for legal firms that specialise in advisory services within children’s services. The contract was executed through a direct procurement method, indicating opportunities for existing networks with sub-central government authorities such as Bedford Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as HARCOURT CHAMBERS LIMITED, which won the contract, are particularly well-placed to pursue such contracts, given their scale and specialisation. Businesses adept in regional legal aid and advisory services can leverage such procurements to expand their portfolios and presence in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice - Childrens Services Case

Notice Description

Waiver - Legal Advice - Childrens Services Case

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0519b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023558-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HARCOURT CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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