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title: "Legal Services Framework"
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buyer: "SOVINI LIMITED"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SOVINI LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bf2398f-fc00-48b2-9268-cb071e3cfc69

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## Summary

The Sovini Group is currently seeking tenders for a Legal Services Framework, which will be available for a duration of 48 months, with an estimated expenditure of £4,000,000 to £5,000,000. The procurement is situated in the North West of the United Kingdom and is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 19 December 2018. This process is being conducted using an open procedure under the UK Public Contracts Regulations 2015, allowing for broad participation. The selected Service Providers will be required to offer a helpline for Sovini officers, enhancing support throughout the contract period starting from 1 February 2019 to 31 January 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to secure a framework agreement and establish a long-term working relationship with Sovini and its subsidiaries. Companies that specialise in legal services and can demonstrate capacity to provide comprehensive support over the duration of the contract will find this opportunity advantageous for expanding their client base. The competitive nature of this framework also allows for partnerships and collaborations, which can enhance service delivery and business growth.

## Notice

The Sovini Group ("Sovini") invites tenders for organisations ("Service Providers") to participate in a 48 month Agreement ('the Agreement') for the provision of Legal Services ("Services"). The range of Services be supplied are detailed in the tender documentation. The Agreement will be used by Sovini and all subsidiaries of Sovini, both current and future. Estimated expenditure across all lots during the Agreement will be in the region of PS4,000,000 - PS5,000,000. This tender is being undertaken as a light-touch pseudo-open procedure, as permitted under Regulations 74 - 77 of the UK statutory instrument Public Contracts Regulations 2015/102. Sovini intends to award annual retainers for some lots of the framework. For all lots of the framework the Service Provider ranked first in each lot following evaluation of tenders will be required to provide a 20 minute helpline (free of charge) accessible by phone or email providing Sovini officers access to informal advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f751fcb-8c40-4f64-a710-cffd81d9552f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| 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 | SOVINI LIMITED |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2018 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f751fcb-8c40-4f64-a710-cffd81d9552f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f751fcb-8c40-4f64-a710-cffd81d9552f
  24th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=360083235
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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