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title: "Children's Social Care Public Liability Insurance Claims"
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# Children's Social Care Public Liability Insurance Claims

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56c1ff1f-f3fa-45c0-aea1-8bace6423ebd

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has awarded a contract for handling public liability insurance claims related to Children's Social Care. This contract, titled "Children's Social Care Public Liability Insurance Claims," falls under the legal services category and involves managing and resolving claims effectively. The awarded contract is located in Yorkshire and the Humber and has been assigned to Weightmans LLP, a large supplier specialising in legal services. The procurement process was managed using a method specified as "Other -", and the award stage was reached on 17th December 2025. The contract is set to run for a period starting on 22nd December 2025 and concluding on 21st December 2028, with a budget of £240,000.

Businesses specialising in legal services, especially those adept at managing complex insurance claims, will find growth opportunities in this contract awarded by Sheffield City Council. Weightmans LLP, with its scale and expertise, has been selected, showcasing the potential for larger firms familiar with public sector contractual requirements to excel. This contract emphasises the importance of leveraging sector-specific experience to handle intricate social care-related claims, presenting a promising avenue for firms seeking to expand their public sector partnerships in regions like Yorkshire and the Humber.

## Notice

The Council is looking to award a contract to a 3rd party supplier to provide legal support to investigate and manage the claim through to conclusion for Children's Social Care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e47c1a-f760-4e43-9f66-089ebccd44a8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2025 - 21 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £240,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## 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 Dec 2025 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e47c1a-f760-4e43-9f66-089ebccd44a8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86e47c1a-f760-4e43-9f66-089ebccd44a8
  17th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101059&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk

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