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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4871e204-06b7-4c10-ab29-37048552ae45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE"
published: "2022-01-17"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4871e204-06b7-4c10-ab29-37048552ae45

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service, which sought legal services under tender ID MFRS 2122-32. The contract, valued at £10,000, has been awarded to WEIGHTMANS LLP. Located in Bootle, England, the procurement falls within the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). The procurement stage is complete, with an end date for the tender period on 1st October 2022 and the contract period running through to 31st December 2022. The procurement method was detailed as "Other - 1 year extension".

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand in the legal services sector. Businesses offering specialised legal expertise or consulting services suited to public sector organisations would be particularly well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The aspects of the procurement highlight potential for collaboration and service delivery within the emergency services sector, encouraging scalable partnerships and innovative solutions aimed at legal compliance and support.

## Notice

To assist with all aspects of legal services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d8cbb5-779e-4b17-916e-4457035b72d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - 1 year extension |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2022 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d8cbb5-779e-4b17-916e-4457035b72d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8d8cbb5-779e-4b17-916e-4457035b72d0
  17th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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