--- title: "335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-23" --- # 335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-369a5333-5e56-4b44-929c-e649da2978a6.json) ## Summary Wigan Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Law Costs Draftsman Services, valued at £200,000, as part of their efforts to support legal cost proceedings associated with various administrative functions. This procurement process, classified under the CPV code for community services, has reached the award stage with the contract commencing on 1st December 2021 and lasting until 30th November 2025. The tender was originally published on 29th July 2021 and the tender period ended on 17th September 2021. This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that specialise in legal cost assessment, particularly in areas related to housing disrepair cases and judicial reviews, would find this opportunity particularly suitable for their services. Engaging with the Wigan Council could foster long-term relationships, providing a platform for growth in this vital sector. ## Notice Tenders are sought by Wigan Council for the provision of general costs law services to the local authority. A law cost draftsman is a specialist in legal costs in a case. They can advise and conduct costs proceedings known as detailed assessment of costs, which is governed by statue in England and Wales. Such general costs law services may include actions undertaken in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases, matters arising from Judicial Review proceedings and those following the local authority's statutory planning duties, amongst other matters. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8baaa2-7c13-4fcc-9697-772e7d5cf881 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Nov 2021 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £200,000 | | 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WIGAN | | Post town | Wigan | | Postcode | WN1 1YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Wigan | | Electoral ward | Wigan Central | | Westminster constituency | Wigan | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COHEN CRAMER SOLICITORS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 23 Nov 2021 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8baaa2-7c13-4fcc-9697-772e7d5cf881 - 31 Aug 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e851053d-8ea2-47d5-91f8-03c152006553 - 20 Aug 2021 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff9e78cd-08ca-436c-8e82-582fdf7dca94 - 29 Jul 2021 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec280ae7-5188-451f-a02e-b7becf7665c3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc8baaa2-7c13-4fcc-9697-772e7d5cf881 23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e851053d-8ea2-47d5-91f8-03c152006553 31st August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff9e78cd-08ca-436c-8e82-582fdf7dca94 20th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec280ae7-5188-451f-a02e-b7becf7665c3 29th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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