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title: "TC038 Provision of Legal Services for Defence of Litigated Civil Claims"
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# TC038 Provision of Legal Services for Defence of Litigated Civil Claims

Buyer: BOLTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e93063bd-b311-4a3d-afa1-309c4fb7bd88

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## Summary

The Borough Council of Bolton is seeking tenders for the provision of legal services related to the defence of litigated civil claims. The title of this opportunity is "TC038 Provision of Legal Services for Defence of Litigated Civil Claims," and it falls under the services category, specifically within legal and insurance services. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 5th June 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2017 and will last for two years, with potential extensions for up to two additional twelve-month periods. Interested businesses should focus on the area of Bolton, located in the North West region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their business in public sector contracts. Given the nature of the services required, businesses with expertise in civil claims and litigation, particularly those familiar with government contracts, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages broad participation, creating a competitive landscape that may benefit both experienced vendors and newer entrants in the legal services field.

## Notice

The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Authority") is prepared to receive tenders for Provision of Legal Services for Defence of Litigated Civil Claims which will be subject to the information, specification and tender package enclosed. The Contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for upto an additional two (2) 12 months period. It is intended for the Framework Agreement to commence 1st August 2017. Please visit The Chest (www.the-chest.org.uk) for further information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52beb113-4839-4e0e-b5c6-0683653b6793 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £606,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 1RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66510000 - Insurance services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52beb113-4839-4e0e-b5c6-0683653b6793

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52beb113-4839-4e0e-b5c6-0683653b6793
  4th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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