--- title: "Claims Handling Legal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-04-08" --- # Claims Handling Legal Services Framework Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f3c5e99-ce87-4849-80a3-21fe2a16b65e.json) ## Summary The Sunderland City Council is in the process of awarding a Claims Handling Legal Services Framework, which is classified under legal services. This procurement is currently at the award stage, following the completion of the tender procedure under an open procurement method. The contract period is set to commence on 26th June 2022 and will run until 25th June 2026. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by 12 noon on 13th May 2022, and a supplier briefing session was held on 27th April 2022 to assist potential bidders in preparing their submissions. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in claims handling. Given that the framework is designed to appoint multiple suppliers based on a ranked system, SMEs will particularly benefit from this framework, as it allows them to compete alongside larger firms while gaining exposure to potential contracts. Companies should consider preparing robust submissions that demonstrate compliance with the Council’s requirements to enhance their chances of success in winning these contracts. ## Notice The Council is seeking to award a framework for Claims Handling Legal Services. The framework will be awarded on a ranked supplier basis. It is envisaged the top three highest ranked suppliers will be appointed to this framework orders will be placed with the supplier ranked first however if the first ranked supplier is unable to meet the Council's requirements orders may be placed with the supplier ranked second and so on. The Council reserve the right to run a mini competition with all three ranked providers. Additional information: This is an electronic tender via the Council's Pro-Contract eTender System. All organisations interested in this tender should register an interest against this contract online at https://procontract.due.north.com/home Tender Reference DN605926. All tender documents are available via this portal. The Council will be using the Open Procurement Procedure, tenders must be returned by no later than 12 noon 13th May 2022 in accordance with the ITT instructions. As part of the tender process a supplier briefing session will be held via Microsoft Teams at 10:00am 27th April 2022. To register your attendance please email julie.rogerson@sunderland.gov.uk The aim of this briefing is to provide advice on submitting a compliant tender there will also be an opportunity to raise questions. The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity. Tenderers who pass the compliance checks, selection questionnaire and meet the quality threshold for the quality questions will be invited to present to the Council these are scheduled to take place in Sunderland on the 23rd May and 24th May 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc099749-f57e-442b-8dd4-1d7e16ea9677 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jun 2022 - 25 Jun 2026 | | 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3AD | | 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 | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2022 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc099749-f57e-442b-8dd4-1d7e16ea9677 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc099749-f57e-442b-8dd4-1d7e16ea9677 8th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due.north.com/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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