--- title: "Legal Services Framework 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2ab0c935-f815-41a4-ad9b-693f227f5fe0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab0c935-f815-41a4-ad9b-693f227f5fe0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab0c935-f815-41a4-ad9b-693f227f5fe0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab0c935-f815-41a4-ad9b-693f227f5fe0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DONCASTER MBC" published: "2020-09-10" --- # Legal Services Framework 2021 Buyer: DONCASTER MBC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ab0c935-f815-41a4-ad9b-693f227f5fe0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2ab0c935-f815-41a4-ad9b-693f227f5fe0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2ab0c935-f815-41a4-ad9b-693f227f5fe0.json) ## Summary Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (the "Council") is currently initiating a tender to establish a Legal Services Framework Panel aimed at delivering legal services. This procurement process falls within the legal services industry and will serve both the Council and the South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive. The tender was published on 9th September 2020, and the deadline for submission of tenders is set for 5th October 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st December 2020, continuing for an initial term of three years, with a possible extension of 12 months at the Council's discretion. The total estimated value of the framework is £200,000, with a minimum contract value of £20,000, and it follows an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those with experience in public sector legal work. Law firms capable of providing comprehensive legal advisory services are well-suited to compete, particularly those familiar with the needs of local authorities. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in diverse areas of law and offer scalable solutions will be particularly advantageous in navigating this tender process. Engaging with this opportunity can lead to substantial growth, given the long-term nature of the contract and the potential for future extensions. ## Notice Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council (the "Council") wishes to establish a Legal Services Framework Panel (the "Framework") of experienced solicitors ("Advisors") to provide legal services to the Council. The Framework will also be available to South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive. The services required are set out in more detail in the specification attached at Section1- Part B Specification (the "Service"). It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 1st December 2020 and will run for an initial three years, until the 30th November 2023. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council. The tender and all associated documentation, including details of how to submit your tender is available on the Councils tender portal ProContract (https://procontract.due-north.com) under the contract reference 'DN353547 - Legal Services Panel Framework 2020' ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c7b039-1a45-48b9-a637-55ee6160b5e3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DONCASTER MBC | | Locality | DONCASTER | | Post town | Doncaster | | Postcode | DN1 3BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster | | Local authority | Doncaster | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2020 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c7b039-1a45-48b9-a637-55ee6160b5e3 - 10 Sep 2020 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb0430f-595f-4508-9ff1-960081f77754 - 9 Sep 2020 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9963b705-4f62-496c-8d72-b836634fac6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c7b039-1a45-48b9-a637-55ee6160b5e3 10th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eb0430f-595f-4508-9ff1-960081f77754 10th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9963b705-4f62-496c-8d72-b836634fac6e 9th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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