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title: "Retained External Legal Advisor to Provide Expert Legal Advice and Support for the delivery of the Transport Capital Programme"
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# Retained External Legal Advisor to Provide Expert Legal Advice and Support for the delivery of the Transport Capital Programme

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74974649-71db-499a-bd04-ebac6845b9ba

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## Summary

The Sefton Council has awarded a contract for Retained External Legal Advisor services for the Transport Capital Programme to Brabners LLP. The contract has a value of GBP 100,000 and will be in effect from April 22, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with a tender period ending on March 8, 2024. The contract is classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000) and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender for legal services by Sefton Council presents an opportunity for legal firms experienced in land acquisition and planning to provide specialist advice. Businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those skilled in Compulsory Purchase Powers, can compete for this contract. The contract duration and value offer stability for growth and long-term partnership potential, making it an attractive opportunity for legal service providers wishing to expand their portfolio.

## Notice

Sefton Council require a suitably qualified and experienced Legal Firm with experience in land acquisition particularly using Compulsory Purchase Powers and in Planning to provide ongoing specialist advice and support to the Council in support of a number of projects within the Transport Capital Programme. Conducted under the Framework: External Legal Services by Solicitors for the Northwest Legal Consortium NWLC Commission Reference 2023/0001784524

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82fcc64-4bb5-4a76-9b42-faa4845c65ed |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82fcc64-4bb5-4a76-9b42-faa4845c65ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d82fcc64-4bb5-4a76-9b42-faa4845c65ed
  15th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

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