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title: "Legal Services and Monitoring Officer - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
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# Legal Services and Monitoring Officer - AWARD

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ab38cc3-1ca7-414c-9361-dbfb0554acd1

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## Summary

The South Downs National Park Authority has awarded a contract for Legal Services and Monitoring Officer. The contract value is £84,930, with a contract period from June 26, 2022, to June 26, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on March 1, 2022. The buying organisation is seeking services in the legal industry category, with specific expertise in planning and local government legislation. The contract was awarded to Hampshire Legal Services and WSCC.

This public procurement contract for Legal Services and Monitoring Officer offers opportunities for business growth, especially for companies providing legal expertise in planning and local government matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly suited to their expertise. The contract duration from 2022 to 2025 allows for long-term business planning and potential partnerships with the South Downs National Park Authority. This opportunity showcases the commitment to quality legal services within the public sector and encourages competition among businesses to enhance service delivery.

## Notice

The Legal Services and Monitoring Officer services are offered for tender in two lots; Lot 1 The South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) seeks to engage a contractor who is able to provide quality legal services and advice with particular expertise in planning and local government legislation and issues. It is not possible to guarantee the total quantity and balance of work, which will fluctuate throughout the contract period and in the light of changes to resources and governance arrangements. Lot 2 The Monitoring Officer is a statutory appointment pursuant to Section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 ("the Act"). It will be the responsibility of the Monitoring Officer to appoint a deputy. The Deputy Monitoring Officer shall discharge the duties and responsibilities of the Monitoring Officer when the Monitoring Officer is absent.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8229677-3db4-4079-96a0-31dcf35eebc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2022 - 26 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,930 |
| 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU29 9DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Midhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HAMPSHIRE LEGAL SERVICES; WSCC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2022 at 12:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8229677-3db4-4079-96a0-31dcf35eebc2
- 29 Sep 2022 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8229677-3db4-4079-96a0-31dcf35eebc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8229677-3db4-4079-96a0-31dcf35eebc2
  29th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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