--- title: "Framework Agreement for Legal Representation for the Insurance team" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d317bef8-dde2-4156-9517-f344b93bd68c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d317bef8-dde2-4156-9517-f344b93bd68c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d317bef8-dde2-4156-9517-f344b93bd68c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d317bef8-dde2-4156-9517-f344b93bd68c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-23" --- # Framework Agreement for Legal Representation for the Insurance team Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d317bef8-dde2-4156-9517-f344b93bd68c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d317bef8-dde2-4156-9517-f344b93bd68c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d317bef8-dde2-4156-9517-f344b93bd68c.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Norfolk County Council seeking legal representation services through a framework agreement titled "Framework Agreement for Legal Representation for the Insurance team." This tender is classified under the legal advisory and representation services category within the services industry. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 7 June 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 31 October 2021 and finish on 31 October 2025, covering the entirety of the United Kingdom. This opportunity presents significant potential for legal firms specialising in insurance claims and litigation, particularly those prepared to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation. Businesses that possess experience in delivering high-quality legal services and have the capacity to meet the requirements detailed in the tender are well-suited to compete. Success in this tender could lead to a fruitful partnership with a prominent public sector client, enhancing business growth and expanding service offerings across the country. ## Notice Norfolk County Council required legal services for the in-house insurance team to predominately help support the delivery of the claims service, and retendered its expiring framework agreement for these services. The Council was seeking to purchase legal representation. The service will provide a high standard of professional service advice and guidance on all matters relating to insurance claims handled by the team. Typical duties will include but not be limited to: * Provision of general legal advice * Representing the authority in litigation * Maintaining a knowledge of issues facing the authority and being prepared to offer legal opinions * Supporting the development and knowledge of the insurance team. Regular management information relating to claims settlement and costs will need to be provided. The insurance team provide support to the Norse Group and as such require coverage across the country. This is a framework agreement and as such the value quoted is the potential maximum spend under the framework agreement, but is also not a guarantee of work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b79ab74a-0745-48d8-81f5-d67eee6019bf | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,600,000 | | 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 | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON; DAC BEACHCROFT; DWF LAW; KENNEDYS LAW; PLEXUS LEGAL; WEIGHTMANS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b79ab74a-0745-48d8-81f5-d67eee6019bf - 28 Apr 2021 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7311b54a-5a2a-447a-bc14-12c19c53c6ad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b79ab74a-0745-48d8-81f5-d67eee6019bf 23rd August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7311b54a-5a2a-447a-bc14-12c19c53c6ad 28th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009066-2021 Find a tender contract notice ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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