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title: "Process Serving and Investigations Service"
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# Process Serving and Investigations Service

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c907d774-0ec6-4b3b-b6d7-3ce23bda0d5e

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## Summary

Liverpool City Council recently awarded a contract for "Process Serving and Investigations Service" to Fraud Advisory Services Ltd. This procurement, classified under the legal services industry (CPV code 79100000), involves delivering or serving legal documents to individuals involved in court cases on behalf of the council. The contract, valued at £480,000, covers the region of England and spans from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2027, with an extension option of up to 36 months. The tender process was completed on 19 September 2024, and the award was published on 24 October 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in legal, process serving, and investigative services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in such contracts. The open procedure method used ensures a competitive and transparent selection process, making it ideal for organisations looking to establish or expand their presence in the legal services sector within the UK. This engagement with Liverpool City Council, a reputable public body, can enhance a company's credibility and portfolio.

## Notice

Liverpool City Council is seeking tender responses from organisations to deliver, or serve, legal documents to an individual involved in a court case, on behalf of Liverpool City Council. Additional information: The contract will have an extension option of up to 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23313c7c-3219-4e71-835b-f978929f76e3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAUD ADVISORY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23313c7c-3219-4e71-835b-f978929f76e3
- 22 Aug 2024 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4884b090-94e5-46f0-8693-fe70a76201b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23313c7c-3219-4e71-835b-f978929f76e3
  24th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4884b090-94e5-46f0-8693-fe70a76201b7
  22nd August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=46d78b33-9960-ef11-812e-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=9b2ece24-9a60-ef11-812e-005056b64545
  Link to etendering portal containing tender documents.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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