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title: "19-154 Bassingthorpe Farm Legal Advice"
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# 19-154 Bassingthorpe Farm Legal Advice

Buyer: ROTHERHAM MBC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89cf0f97-ddc7-4b84-a2b4-b9a6835cd700

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## Summary

The Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (Rotherham MBC) is currently conducting a procurement process titled "19-154 Bassingthorpe Farm Legal Advice", aimed at appointing solicitors to provide expert legal advice regarding the establishment of a Bare Trust for land pooling related to the Bassingthorpe Farm project. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation services category and is being carried out through an open procedure. The tender is open for submissions until 13th March 2020, with an anticipated contract start date of 15th April 2020 and a duration extending to 31st May 2020. The delivery location for services will be in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, and the total value of the contract is set at £70,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for SME businesses specialising in legal services to engage in a significant public sector project that could enhance their visibility and credibility. Firms with expertise in land law, trust arrangements, and public sector advisory roles would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating in this tender, such businesses can not only expand their portfolio but also foster relationships with local government entities, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public procurement space.

## Notice

This procurement seeks to appoint solicitors to offer specialist advice on the use of a Bare Trust for land pooling between Rotherham Council and Fitzwilliam Wentworth Estate, in order to progress the Bassingthorpe Farm project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7037e45-497a-4863-8c64-2c18fed2bae2 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2020 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM MBC |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 1AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Boston Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 09:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7037e45-497a-4863-8c64-2c18fed2bae2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7037e45-497a-4863-8c64-2c18fed2bae2
  21st February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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