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title: "Public Sector Legal Services (Lot 1)"
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published: "2022-11-28"
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# Public Sector Legal Services (Lot 1)

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c6c621f-f393-4e90-ab5d-ad24b3771cf6

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council awarded a contract for Public Sector Legal Services (Lot 1) to DWF LLP with a total value of £400,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2026, providing legal advisory services primarily in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in the CPV category of legal advisory services, to engage with public sector contracts. Blackpool Council, the buying organization, sought a large supplier for this award. The Council's focus on SME suitability indicates opportunities for smaller legal firms to explore similar future tenders, contributing to business growth within this industry category in the region.

## Notice

Provision of general and complex legal advice as and when required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0601503d-e209-4375-b3ad-61fecf9e31b7 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2022 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0601503d-e209-4375-b3ad-61fecf9e31b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0601503d-e209-4375-b3ad-61fecf9e31b7
  28th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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