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title: "Legal Services - Housing Disrepairs"
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buyer: "NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Legal Services - Housing Disrepairs

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bb2c228-340b-4186-9002-634ff3204161

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## Summary

North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for "Legal Services - Housing Disrepairs" under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000). The contract, referenced RM6240, involves the management and conduct of housing condition claims in the Civil Courts and includes providing occasional legal training to the Council's staff. Forbes Solicitors, a suitably qualified firm, has been selected as the service provider. The contract is valued at £427,000 and spans from 1 April 2025 to 5 September 2028, with the initial two-year period and an option to extend for an additional 17 months. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a Crown Commercial Service framework, indicating a call-off from an established agreement.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal firms specialising in public sector housing issues, particularly those experienced in civil litigation and claims management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer comprehensive legal services, including staff training components, would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract's extended duration and the option to extend provide a stable and long-term engagement for businesses, fostering growth and increased expertise in handling public sector legal matters.

## Notice

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) wishes to appoint suitably qualified and experienced legal advisors for amongst other matters, the conduct and management of Housing Condition and other similar Claims in the Civil Courts and associated costs claims. The Service Provider will also be expected to offer, from time to time, training sessions on the law relating Housing Condition matters to housing and legal staff within NYC free of charge. Additional information: Call off agreement via a Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework reference number RM6240 for the provision of Public Sector Legal Services. This is an initial 2 year contract with and option to extend for a further 17 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5708ef98-edce-46a3-a6e2-95044a57afa2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 5 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £427,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £427,000 |
| 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 | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORBES SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2025 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5708ef98-edce-46a3-a6e2-95044a57afa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5708ef98-edce-46a3-a6e2-95044a57afa2
  3rd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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