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title: "The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium"
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# The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-826aa894-35fd-4d28-885f-c7e1efdff2fe

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## Summary

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council acted as the lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium (NWLC) in a procurement process for external legal services. The tender, titled "The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium," falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000) and covers the region of England, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure and has now reached the award stage. Key dates include the tender publication date of 7th November 2023, the tender period end date of 8th December 2023, the contract start date of 1st May 2024, and the end date of 30th April 2028. The total contract value is £25,000,000 GBP.

This framework contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for legal firms looking to expand their market within the public sector. The inclusion of SMEs in the suitability requirements indicates a supportive environment for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete. The awarded firms, which include large entities like Brodies LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, and several other renowned solicitors, highlight a competitive field. Firms specializing in various aspects of legal services, especially those with a robust in-house support system, would find this contract highly beneficial for business development and long-term client relationships within the public sector.

## Notice

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium(NWLC) wishes to procure a framework contract to provide external legal services from firms of solicitors to support the in-house provision of its member organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954d5906-d3a6-4329-b266-53561e242a26 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000,000 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Supplier names | BRODIES; BROWNE JACOBSON; CAPSTICKS; DAC BEACHCROFT; DWF LAW; FORBES; FREETHS; GELDARDS; HILL DICKINSON; MANN ROBERTS SOLICITORS; MSB SOLICITORS; MUCKLE; STEPHENSONS; TLT; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2024 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954d5906-d3a6-4329-b266-53561e242a26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/954d5906-d3a6-4329-b266-53561e242a26
  24th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=22b0aca6-697d-ee11-8125-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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