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title: "Advice Services"
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buyer: "HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-20"
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# Advice Services

Buyer: HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50e17c8f-1e3d-49cd-acca-4e23e28d59d5

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## Summary

The Harlow District Council is currently seeking to procure specialist legal advice services through a tender titled "Advice Services." This procurement falls under the legal services category and is intended to support residents of Harlow, located in the East of England. The tender period is scheduled to close on 19th May 2022, with the contract set to commence on 1st October 2022 and continue until 31st March 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, as it is below the typical threshold for competitive tenders.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in providing legal services, particularly in areas such as housing, welfare benefits, and debt advice. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their client base within the Harlow area and contribute to the effective delivery of essential legal support for local residents.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure and offer Specialist Legal Advice and Support to Harlow residents which includes signposting and provision of information. For example, the service will be required to provide practical and legal advice and assistance in the following areas of law, Housing, Welfare Benefits and Money Management/Debt Advice. The Council requires that the service delivers a comprehensive legal service, including representation where this is permitted - mindful that some representation can only be undertaken by qualified lawyers or individuals acting under their supervision. See the Council's Specification for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f914da85-c23c-4668-a964-ed174763a5a5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 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 | HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARLOW ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM20 1WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f914da85-c23c-4668-a964-ed174763a5a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f914da85-c23c-4668-a964-ed174763a5a5
  20th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR164217
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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