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title: "Legal Consultancy for the BDR Partnership"
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# Legal Consultancy for the BDR Partnership

Buyer: ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8290481-0d3c-49e5-b17c-ca6a2a95f0a7

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## Summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has concluded the procurement process for the Legal Consultancy for the BDR Partnership. This contract, classified under Legal advisory and representation services (CPV 79110000), is valued at £600,000 and is set to run from 4th November 2024 to 31st March 2031. The process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services are focused on providing legal advice regarding contractual interpretation and risk mitigation for the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham Waste PFI contracts. The awarded supplier is Matrix SCM Limited, based in Milton Keynes. The procurement process has reached the award stage as of 27th February 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in public-private partnership (PPP) agreements and contractual risk management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Matrix SCM Limited, which have successfully secured this contract, demonstrate the viability for similarly scaled firms to compete and grow by engaging with public procurement opportunities such as this. Legal firms looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector or those interested in long-term consultancy contracts would find this type of procurement particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Consultancy partner to deliver Legal Services, with the onus on advice in relation to contractual interpretation and advice, and risks mitigation for the Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham (BDR) Waste PFI Contracts. Direct award via London Borough of Ealing Framework Provision for Neutral Vendor

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf207b9-9c23-4de1-99b5-33eb1c214e34 |
| 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 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATRIX SCM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2025 at 12:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf207b9-9c23-4de1-99b5-33eb1c214e34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf207b9-9c23-4de1-99b5-33eb1c214e34
  27th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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