--- title: "SPECIALIST FIRE SAFETY LEGAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY" published: "2019-12-17" --- # SPECIALIST FIRE SAFETY LEGAL FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ca3bfd76-49a9-472a-a600-d3546b06e0ad.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Specialist Fire Safety Legal Framework Agreement" in the legal services industry. This tender is at the active stage, utilising an open procurement method akin to the Open Procedure outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Bids for this contract must be submitted by 31 January 2020, with the contract period set to commence on 1 April 2020 and run for two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The service will be based in the West Midlands, and is expected to have a total value of £480,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in regulatory law and fire safety legislation. Firms that are well-equipped to provide solicitors and barristers with a proven track record in the Fire Safety Order 2005, along with sufficient experience in fire safety prosecutions, are highly suitable competitors. The framework aims to foster collaboration among multiple service providers, encouraging diverse legal expertise and opening doors for small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary and community sector entities to participate in this critical public service. ## Notice West Midlands Fire and Rescue Authority ("the Authority") is conducting this procurement using the formal tender akin to the Open Procedure of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 for the purpose of procuring the Services described in the Specification set out at Appendix 2 ("the specification"). The framework agreement is for 2 years from April 2020 with an option to extend for a further 2 years. The provision is for a legal service to provide solicitors and barristers who are experienced in regulatory law, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and have a successful track record at both magistrates and crown Court with fire safety cases. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement is for the services of a number of different teams of solicitors and barristers on hand to progress our investigations to magistrates and crown court The contract will be divided into the following Lots: Legal Services Barrister Services Both Lots will be awarded to a maximum of two Service Providers. Contracts/cases will be awarded on a rotation basis to the Solicitors and/or Barristers on the Framework Agreement along with the current Legal Service provider, Sandwell Legal Services. The Authority reserves the right to award a case to any provider on the framework or SLA where a specialism is needed that one provider can offer. Bidders must have Specific Knowledge of: Regulatory law, Fire Safety Order 2005 and Health and Safety legislation. Bidders need to self-certify they have or will obtain: PS5m Public Liability, Employers and Professional Indemnity insurance. Bidders must also have sufficient level of experience namely more than 15 Fire Safety prosecutions and a success rate of 90% or more. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83fd37c-81da-47e6-b027-da13a0631eaf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2019 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83fd37c-81da-47e6-b027-da13a0631eaf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d83fd37c-81da-47e6-b027-da13a0631eaf 17th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=31392&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34952 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmfs.net ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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