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title: "Legal Advice Service Framework"
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# Legal Advice Service Framework

Buyer: BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e60893c4-ccc7-4f8d-8e6c-3a566f36ba37

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## Summary

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has established a Legal Advice Service Framework aimed at providing essential legal support with a focus on pragmatic and business-oriented solutions. This framework, valued at approximately £55,000, is designed to cover a contract period from 23 January 2017 to 22 January 2021. The procurement concluded with the awarding of contracts on 16 January 2017, following a tender period which ended on 30 November 2016. The framework integrates various suppliers, including LGSS Law Ltd, Luton Borough Council Legal Services, Essex Legal Services, and Freeths LLP, to deliver valuable legal services across several delivery locations, including the UK and its territories.

This legal advice framework presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with experience in corporate legal services. Businesses specialising in legal consultancy can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base by positioning themselves as viable contenders for future tenders or partnerships within this framework. Additionally, smaller and medium-sized enterprises with relevant expertise may find an advantageous niche to compete effectively, especially as the framework prioritises cost-effective solutions while maintaining high service standards within the legal services sector.

## Notice

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority has established a Framework of four suppliers to provide pragmatic business focused legal advice presenting the organisation with options around risk whilst offering practical solutions and suggested ways forward whilst delivering value for money. The contract value is an estimate over the total life of the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c932f6-890c-4d8e-916b-0769500d2dbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2017 - 22 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | BEDFORDSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 7NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Kempston South |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ESSEX LEGAL SERVICES; FREETHS; LGSS LAW; LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL LEGAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2017 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c932f6-890c-4d8e-916b-0769500d2dbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c932f6-890c-4d8e-916b-0769500d2dbe
  17th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18031&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/34951
  User / Company

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