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title: "Legal Due Diligence Framework"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d328e641-ec8b-4cc4-adf6-292931f1f6a0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-12-20"
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# Legal Due Diligence Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d328e641-ec8b-4cc4-adf6-292931f1f6a0

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is seeking to provide a Legal Due Diligence Framework with a total contract value of £164,000 for the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Combined Authority. This procurement, classified under legal services, is now complete and was initiated through a Request for Quotation method. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2018 to 1st January 2021. The tender was officially awarded on 20th December 2017, with the tender period concluding on 13th December 2017. The contracting address is located in Sunderland, North East England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in due diligence and contract law, to grow their business by engaging with local government entities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, given the council's openness to diverse bidders. Firms with expertise in public sector legal services can leverage this kind of contract to expand their portfolio and forge lasting partnerships with regional authorities.

## Notice

Framework to provide Legal Due Diligence and preparation of funding agreements to the North East Local Enterprise Partnership and North East Combined Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f68049e-2908-49e3-9eb2-e84a27abd5d4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | SQUARE ONE LAW; WARD HADAWAY SOLICITORS; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2017 at 09:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f68049e-2908-49e3-9eb2-e84a27abd5d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f68049e-2908-49e3-9eb2-e84a27abd5d4
  20th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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