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title: "litigation costs"
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# litigation costs

Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc84e60c-963d-49a6-82dd-7eaf6f1e3cbc

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## Summary

Cheshire East Council is seeking to enhance its legal services procurement through a selective tender process for litigation costs, with a contract value of £494,200. This procurement is part of the EM Lawshare framework and is aimed at suppliers in the legal services industry. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2019 and extends until 30th September 2022. Relevant to the North West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement stage is finalised with the award notice published on 16th June 2021, indicating the process's completion.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate suitable expertise in litigation. Businesses well-positioned to compete will include those with a strong background in legal services and a capability to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions under the EM Lawshare framework. The contract's substantial value may also encourage competitive advantages for firms looking to establish or maintain working relationships with local government authorities.

## Notice

litigation costs. Procured via EM Lawshare framework. Additional information: EM Lawshare used to procure legal services. Spend has increased during the project so adding to contracts finder for compliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2534d851-cfee-41d7-80c6-bf0e2286c31e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £494,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £494,200 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL |
| Locality | SANDBACH |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW11 1HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Sandbach Town |
| Westminster constituency | Congleton |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2534d851-cfee-41d7-80c6-bf0e2286c31e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2534d851-cfee-41d7-80c6-bf0e2286c31e
  16th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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