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title: "Agora - external legal advice"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL"
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# Agora - external legal advice

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c97a6ce0-e1db-436d-b69e-7dea6c464b8d

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## Summary

The procurement process for external legal advice was conducted by Milton Keynes Council, with a total contract value of £17,400. This tender falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and covers delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, which concluded on 27 August 2021, with the contract period commencing on 6 September 2021 and lasting until 5 September 2022. The tender has been completed and was awarded on 1 September 2021.

This contract provides significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal services, to engage with local government entities. Businesses that are agile and experienced in providing legal advice could find themselves well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, which could enhance their visibility and growth within the public sector. As the council aims to foster competitive bidding, companies that can demonstrate value and tailored legal solutions will likely stand out.

## Notice

Agora - external legal advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8a5165-f752-415c-b707-972ce9eadd42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 5 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,400 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GELDARDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 16:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8a5165-f752-415c-b707-972ce9eadd42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d8a5165-f752-415c-b707-972ce9eadd42
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/

## Provenance

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