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title: "Homelessness Solicitor"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Homelessness Solicitor

Buyer: EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da681a88-6246-47e0-94fb-2f6e749d6aca

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## Summary

Erewash Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Homelessness Solicitor," under the industry category of legal advisory and representation services (CPV 79110000). This tender involves providing legal advice, support, and court representation to customers at risk of homelessness due to eviction, with a contract value of £80,000. The procurement method used was a request for exemption (PROC 3). The project will take place in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, starting from 14th October 2024 and ending on 31st March 2026. The final award was published on 22nd November 2024, and the contract was awarded to Derbyshire Law Centre.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, especially those specialising in homelessness and eviction cases, to contribute to social support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited for this contract due to the nature of the services required. By participating in such public procurement processes, these businesses can expand their client base, enhance their reputation in public sectors, and gain vital experience in handling government contracts.

## Notice

Legal advice, support and court representation to customers at risk of homelessness due to eviction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fafd764-db1b-4b87-8949-7512b45b7ffc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - PROC 3 - REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | EREWASH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ILKESTON |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE7 5RP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Erewash |
| Electoral ward | Little Hallam |
| Westminster constituency | Erewash |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DERBYSHIRE LAW CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fafd764-db1b-4b87-8949-7512b45b7ffc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fafd764-db1b-4b87-8949-7512b45b7ffc
  22nd November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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