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title: "Legal Services in Support of Special Projects"
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buyer: "HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Legal Services in Support of Special Projects

Buyer: HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b30bf330-aeb4-4c58-be68-aaad7a9d8d69

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## Summary

The Harlow District Council is currently seeking legal services to support special projects through an open procurement process titled "Legal Services in Support of Special Projects." The tender has a total value of £4,000,000 and is aimed at establishing a framework of five legal advisors who can provide ad hoc legal support to the council's in-house team. The tender period ends on 20th November 2020, and services are to be delivered in the East of England. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021 and will remain in effect until 31st March 2025.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for legal firms with experience in providing high-profile and strategic legal advice, particularly those capable of addressing the needs of public sector organisations. Businesses that specialise in legal services and have the capacity to handle high-risk projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this tender could enable firms to expand their portfolios and establish long-term partnerships with a local council, enhancing their visibility and reach in the public sector market.

## Notice

1.4 The Authority requires a Framework of five (5) Legal Advisors which the Authority can call upon, on an ad hoc basis to support and partner its' in house legal team to deliver timely and accurate legal advice for major projects, and/or those projects or requirements that (in the view of the Authority) are high profile, high risk, high profile and/or of strategic importance as described in the Authority's Brief.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4edd0636-9bb2-47b7-82d2-3965c304147e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | HARLOW DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARLOW ESSEX |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM20 1WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Little Parndon & Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4edd0636-9bb2-47b7-82d2-3965c304147e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4edd0636-9bb2-47b7-82d2-3965c304147e
  19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT160644
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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