Planning

CT0780 Court Representation Services

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Planning

08 Oct 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "CT0780 Court Representation Services." This tender, classified under the services industry category, focuses on providing court representation for Council tenants facing actions due to rent arrears. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total contract value of £180,000. A virtual Supply Market Awareness Event is scheduled for 2 November 2021, and interested parties must confirm their attendance by 28 October 2021.

This opportunity is particularly suited for legal service providers and organisations specialising in tenant advocacy, as the contract involves supporting vulnerable tenants with court proceedings. Businesses that can offer comprehensive legal advice and representation tailored to housing issues would thrive in this competitive bidding process. Additionally, the contract's emphasis on understanding court processes and resolving payment challenges presents a chance for businesses to contribute to community welfare while expanding their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CT0780 Court Representation Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Court Representation Services for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. For further information please see the Court Representation Service Summary document.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the service includes: - To provide a court advice and representation service for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. - To provide people who have rent arrears at the stage of Court Proceedings and Notice of Proceedings, with advice and information to ensure they are not evicted. Priority will be given to those with court proceedings. - The Service Provider will assist Service Users to understand/follow court processes and procedures and decisions, allow opportunities to resolve any benefit issues and to give time to start making payments. For further information please see Court Representation Service Summary document.. The City of Edinburgh Council will hold a virtual Supply Market Awareness Event from 10 to 11am on Tuesday 2 November 2021. Please contact Lynn Hemsley by Thursday 28 October 2021 to confirm your attendance. Please note that the purpose of the PIN is to engage with potential Service Providers and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429984
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lynn Hemsley
Contact Email
lynn.hemsley@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

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