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title: "Provision of legal advice in respect of cost saving work for Merrion House"
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# Provision of legal advice in respect of cost saving work for Merrion House

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e81b4b1b-f456-4fda-9c02-78db5ad72187

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## Summary

The Leeds City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of legal advice in respect of cost saving work for Merrion House." This procurement falls within the legal services industry and took place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract, valued at £3,000, was awarded on 31 December 2017, with a contract period lasting from 1 January 2018 to 31 January 2018. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the tender was initiated under the CCS RM 919 Legal Services Framework (Lot 8 Major or Complex Projects).

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those well-versed in complex project advisement and cost-saving strategies. Companies like Pinsent Masons LLP, the awarded supplier, exemplify the type of larger firms that succeeded in this tender. Smaller or niche legal firms with the appropriate expertise could also find ways to compete effectively by showcasing specialised knowledge and case experience in similar procurement scenarios.

## Notice

Provision of legal advice in respect of cost saving work for Merrion House - direct award from CCS RM 919 Legal Services Framework (Lot 8 Major or Complex Projects)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09534499-eb07-49d7-9148-aded3f98b9da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000 |
| 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 | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2018 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09534499-eb07-49d7-9148-aded3f98b9da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09534499-eb07-49d7-9148-aded3f98b9da
  26th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.gov.uk

## Provenance

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