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title: "COV - 20023 Counsel appointment from legal barrister"
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# COV - 20023 Counsel appointment from legal barrister

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b52871c-0157-4f67-a912-dc7fb496c5fe

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has completed a tender process titled "COV - 20023 Counsel appointment from legal barrister" under the industry category of Legal Services (CPV: 79100000). The procurement involved a competitive quotation (below threshold) method and sought at least three years of advice and advocacy relating to a health and safety death at work case. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st August 2024 to 8th August 2024. The location of service delivery is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £150,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in health and safety litigation. SMEs are particularly well-suited for this contract, as highlighted by the awarded supplier, Ben Mills, a small to medium-sized enterprise. Businesses equipped with the requisite legal expertise can leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and reputation, potentially opening doors to similar future opportunities within public sector procurement.

## Notice

At least 3 years of advice and advocacy relating to a health and safety death at work case

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69de019c-d096-4a5c-a70d-719c1b2082cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 8 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEN MILLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2024 at 13:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69de019c-d096-4a5c-a70d-719c1b2082cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69de019c-d096-4a5c-a70d-719c1b2082cc
  8th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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