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title: "Claims Handling Legal Services"
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# Claims Handling Legal Services

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fc99a5d-dde6-4a9f-8fbd-62832ea4acc2

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is conducting a procurement process for Claims Handling Legal Services with a total value of £190,000. This tender, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), is in the award stage, having been published on 9 April 2018. The tender period ended on 17 May 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 12 October 2018, lasting until 24 June 2022. Delivery is expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, especially those focusing on claims handling. Firms such as Weightmans LLP, Forbes Solicitors, and Kennedys Law LLP were awarded the contract, indicating a competitive landscape where both established and emerging legal service providers could find valuable growth opportunities. Businesses that can demonstrate capability in claims management and legal advisory services will be well-positioned to compete and collaborate with Sunderland City Council in future contracts.

## Notice

Claims Handling Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4fc403-2e02-420b-91d9-184ac697c9db |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2018 - 26 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £190,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £190,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FORBES SOLICITORS; KENNEDYS LAW; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2018 at 07:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4fc403-2e02-420b-91d9-184ac697c9db
- 26 Jun 2018 at 09:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4fc403-2e02-420b-91d9-184ac697c9db
- 9 Apr 2018 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4fc403-2e02-420b-91d9-184ac697c9db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab4fc403-2e02-420b-91d9-184ac697c9db
  9th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=xxxxxxxxxxx
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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