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title: "Legal Advice Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35bc891c-6b44-43dd-a7f0-c105cc6c7f6f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-26"
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# Legal Advice Framework

Buyer: TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35bc891c-6b44-43dd-a7f0-c105cc6c7f6f

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## Summary

The Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tender submissions for a "Legal Advice Framework." This procurement falls under the financial and insurance services category, specifically related to legal advisory services for general pension fund corporate work and property investment schemes. The tender period is set to close on 31 March 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 24 May 2021 and remain active until 19 May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of participants to submit proposals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that focus on corporate law and financial advisory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may find tailored opportunities within the specified lots of the tender. Given the nature of the services required, law firms and consultancies with expertise in pension funds and property investment are well-suited to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Legal advice framework for: Lot 1 - General pension fund corporate work Lot 2 - Property investment schemes Lot 3 - Private equity investment schemes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdf122c-74c3-4942-924a-0a4bb601b41c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 19 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TAMESIDE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2021 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdf122c-74c3-4942-924a-0a4bb601b41c
- 7 Oct 2020 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8f9211-f59a-4159-805a-be5449142057

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fdf122c-74c3-4942-924a-0a4bb601b41c
  26th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc8f9211-f59a-4159-805a-be5449142057
  7th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6b963448-ba08-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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