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title: "Provision of Legal Services for Planning, Land Assembly and Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass"
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# Provision of Legal Services for Planning, Land Assembly and Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-272624a8-9fe9-435b-a502-cd820f8b8a11

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Legal Services for Planning, Land Assembly and Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass" is led by North Somerset Council (NSC). This contract, valued at £1,700,000, falls under the legal services category and is positioned in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has been completed, with the award published on 6 January 2021, marking the end of the tender period on 5 October 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 8 December 2020 and run for five years, with a possible extension of two additional years. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in public sector legal services, planning, and land assembly. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit, as the tender is inclusive of SMEs. Companies with expertise in statutory consents, project management, and legal advisory roles related to major transport schemes would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the comprehensive legal support that NSC requires for the Banwell Bypass project.

## Notice

North Somerset Council ("NSC") leads the promotion of the Banwell Bypass Major Transport Scheme and associated works ("the Scheme"). The element of the Scheme relevant to this contract is the Bypass of Banwell Village, including flood mitigation work, improvements to the existing highway network and associated land assembly for the infrastructure. NSC require the provision of Legal Services, in relation to Planning, Land Assembly and Other Statutory Consents for the Banwell Bypass. This will include advice on the project structure and delivery models, advising on and reviewing the planning application, Compulsory Purchase Order preparation and making and confirmation of the Order, project management and provision of Counsel services. The 'Legal Services provider' will act on behalf of the Council and be expected to provide a comprehensive Legal Service as set out in the specification. All tender docs are available via www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. there are two annexes that require an NDA in order for the council to release them. The NDA is also included for ease. All communication with regards this opportunity must be made though the procurement portal. This is a 5 year contract with the potential for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cd0c99-3b46-4dd5-af1e-3c48345d4118 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2021 - 5 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £642,950 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cd0c99-3b46-4dd5-af1e-3c48345d4118
- 4 Sep 2020 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a01132-0e46-463a-a4c6-cbaaa0767a59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94cd0c99-3b46-4dd5-af1e-3c48345d4118
  6th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1a01132-0e46-463a-a4c6-cbaaa0767a59
  4th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

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