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title: "Specialist Legal Services"
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buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL - CHILDRENS SERVICES"
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# Specialist Legal Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL - CHILDRENS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0c8c168-3dfb-4997-93ec-b4738242e0d3

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## Summary

Torbay Council - Childrens Services has successfully completed a tender process for Specialist Legal Services, falling under the legal representation services category (CPV code 79112000). The procurement, carried out through a direct method with a single tender action, was valued at £50,000. The contract period commenced on 11th February 2019 and will conclude on 23rd January 2021. The award date for this contract was 8th February 2019, and it is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a well-established local authority. As the awarded supplier, Greenhalgh Kerr Solicitors exemplifies a strong contender for future roles, encouraging similar firms to explore contracts with local councils. The engagement with public services can enhance visibility, foster growth, and provide firms with valuable experience within the public sector.

## Notice

Specialist Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bff6f2-6bd1-43ec-83ee-f299bfe7f897 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 23 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL - CHILDRENS SERVICES |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GREENHALGH KERR SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79112000 - Legal representation services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2019 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bff6f2-6bd1-43ec-83ee-f299bfe7f897

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63bff6f2-6bd1-43ec-83ee-f299bfe7f897
  2nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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