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title: "NEPO 513 - Legal Services Framework"
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# NEPO 513 - Legal Services Framework

Buyer: NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1d5410f-00b4-4612-9406-4025328c05a0

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## Summary

The Newcastle City Council, acting as the Lead Authority for NEPO (North East Procurement Organisation), has established a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services under the title "NEPO 513 - Legal Services Framework." This tender falls within the legal services sector, specifically classified under the CPV code 79100000. The procurement process, which was initiated as an open procedure, has now reached the award stage, following the completion of the tender period that ended on 1st July 2019. The contract period is set to last from 3rd September 2019 through to 2nd September 2023, with a total contract value of £60 million and a minimum value of £8 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services, to expand their operations within the North East region of the United Kingdom. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable for this framework. Legal firms that can fulfill the requirements set forth by Newcastle City Council will find this an excellent opportunity to establish ongoing contracts with a major public sector buyer, enhancing their competitive edge and fostering growth through consistent service provision.

## Notice

Newcastle City Council are acting as the "Lead" Authority on behalf of NEPO, its member Authorities and Associate Members to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Legal Services (the Contract). Further information can be obtained at www.nepoportal.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66ab817-221c-47b1-9a4c-86a942f814de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2019 - 2 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS; ASW LEGAL; BERRYMANS LACE MAWER; BEVAN BRITTAN; BWL CONSULTING; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; CLARKE WILLMOTT; COLLINGWOOD LEGAL; CROFTONS SOLICITORS; DAC BEACHCROFT; DAVITT JONES BOULD; DWF LAW; ENDEAVOUR PARTNERSHIP; FORBES SOLICITORS; FREETHS; GELDARDS; GREENHALGH KERR SOLICITORS; JACKSONS LAW FIRM; MOON BEEVER; MUCKLE; NOCKOLDS; ORACLE SOLICITORS; PG LEGAL; PINSENT MASONS; PLEXUS LAW; RICHARD NELSON; SQUARE 1 LAW; STEPHENSON'S SOLICITORS; SWINBURNE MADDISON; TILLEY, BAILEY AND IRVINE; TRINITY CHAMBERS; WARD HADAWAY; WEIGHTMANS; WILKIN CHAPMAN; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON; WRIGHT HASSALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2019 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66ab817-221c-47b1-9a4c-86a942f814de
- 3 Jun 2019 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22bde7d4-f69a-48e4-9dc3-a4e9d5d544dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66ab817-221c-47b1-9a4c-86a942f814de
  9th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22bde7d4-f69a-48e4-9dc3-a4e9d5d544dc
  3rd June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepoportal.org
  E Tendering website

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