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title: "Legal Services - Schools and Leisure BSF PFI project"
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# Legal Services - Schools and Leisure BSF PFI project

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e9e7759-566e-4529-801b-779441ff1a26

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## Summary

Leeds City Council has awarded a contract for legal services related to schools and leisure BSF PFI projects to Weightmans LLP. The procurement process, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code: 79100000), employs a direct award method. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, is located in Yorkshire and the Humber and spans from 3rd August 2024 to 30th June 2025. Key dates to note include the tender period's conclusion on 2nd August 2024, with the contract award officially published on the same day. Leeds City Council is the buyer, with Paul Doherty as the contact point.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large law firms specialising in public sector legal support services, particularly those with experience in PFI projects. Smaller enterprises and VCSEs are not eligible, making this an ideal opportunity for established legal firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. The direct award method indicates a quick procurement process, enabling firms like Weightmans LLP to promptly commence work and engage with the Council on critical legal matters associated with the BSF PFI initiatives.

## Notice

Appointment of Weightmans LLP to provide legal services in relation to the schools and leisure BSF PFI projects

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36764fcf-c562-4c03-ad80-b5ced9143093 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| 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

- 2 Aug 2024 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36764fcf-c562-4c03-ad80-b5ced9143093

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36764fcf-c562-4c03-ad80-b5ced9143093
  2nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84201&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104105
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.leeds.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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