--- title: "Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED" published: "2023-05-02" --- # Legal Services Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab952dc1-ce1b-4449-87d3-289a29372c69.json) ## Summary The Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), has initiated a tender process for the provision of legal services. The tender, identified as NEPO513, aims to establish a multi-supplier Framework with a maximum of 12 suppliers. This opportunity is open to suppliers across the United Kingdom and can be accessed through the Open eTendering system. The deadline for tender submissions is June 6, 2023, with a contract period set to start on September 3, 2023, and end on September 2, 2027. The total contract value is GBP 50,000,000, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. This legal services tender by NEPO presents opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs looking to offer services to contracting authorities throughout the UK. Businesses in the legal services industry are well-suited to compete in this tender. Interested suppliers must register their expression of interest and submit tenders through the Open eTendering system. NEPO does not guarantee the actual value of orders that will be placed with successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority. For more information on submission guidelines and technical support, suppliers can visit NEPO's website or contact the designated individual, Stephanie Westgarth, via email at professional.services@nepo.org or phone at 0191 638 0040. ## Notice The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier Framework for the provision of legal services, for us by contracting authorities throughout the United Kingdom. The Framework will consist of a maximum of 12 suppliers. The opportunity can be accessed via the Open eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this Framework Agreement must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Open eTendering System. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Open eTendering system at https://www.open-uk.org/ Tenders must be submitted using the link above. Tenders submitted via post or email methods will not be accepted. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday - Thursday 8:30 - 5pm and Friday 8.30 - 4.30pm For guidance on how to submit your response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. NEPO does not give any guarantee and/or warrant the actual value of orders (if any) which will be placed with the successful suppliers by any Contracting Authority using the Framework Agreement pursuant to this process and accepts no liability thereof. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4381eaf-85dd-48ac-8964-df796c6d65c0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2023 - 2 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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 | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED | | Locality | GATESHEAD | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE8 3DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 2 May 2023 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4381eaf-85dd-48ac-8964-df796c6d65c0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4381eaf-85dd-48ac-8964-df796c6d65c0 2nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.nepo.org - https://www.open-hub.org/training - https://www.open-uk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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