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title: "Thames Freeport - Accountable Body Function"
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buyer: "THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR"
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# Thames Freeport - Accountable Body Function

Buyer: THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db3da490-a4f8-4610-894a-b6dc58df80eb

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## Summary

The Thurrock Borough Council - Anti Social Behaviour has awarded a contract for legal services regarding governance issues for Thames Freeport. The contract, with a value of £100,000, was awarded to Browne Jacobson. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 20th October 2023, while the contract period ranges from 21st October 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement falls under the services category within the CPV classification (79100000), based in the East of England.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering legal services, to engage with Thurrock Borough Council - Anti Social Behaviour. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this procurement. Businesses well-suited to bid for this contract would need to be able to provide legal advice on governance matters related to Thames Freeport. The selected supplier, Browne Jacobson, demonstrates the type of large-scale legal firms that can successfully compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Legal advice in relation to governance issues surrounding Thames Freeport and in particular the Council's function as Accountable Body.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc47b17-8603-4d3c-aeba-d402ebc6e2d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THURROCK BOROUGH COUNCIL - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc47b17-8603-4d3c-aeba-d402ebc6e2d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc47b17-8603-4d3c-aeba-d402ebc6e2d7
  7th May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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