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title: "The North West Legal Consortium External Legal Services Framework"
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buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# The North West Legal Consortium External Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea72990e-2a50-4840-8e1a-2af684b5e089

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## Summary

The Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, acting as the lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium, is currently undertaking a tender process for "The North West Legal Consortium External Legal Services Framework". This opportunity falls within the legal services industry and is based in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period is set to close on 2nd December 2019, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 1st April 2020 and concluding on 1st April 2024. The estimated total value for the framework agreement is up to £15 million, though this figure may be exceeded. The procurement method for this tender is open, adhering to an open procedure format.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the legal services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Firms equipped to provide external legal services, supporting the in-house needs of public sector organisations, will find this contract particularly suitable. With the significant potential value associated with the framework, successful bidders can expect to establish a lasting relationship with the contracting authority and potentially secure future projects within the North West region.

## Notice

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium wishes to procure a framework contract to provide external legal services from solicitors to support the in-house provision of its member organisations. The estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement is expected to be worth up to PS15 million. This figure is an estimate only and may be exceeded. However, no guarantee is given as to any level of business to be awarded through the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3668318-3ab1-48f9-b60b-da252035997b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2019 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3668318-3ab1-48f9-b60b-da252035997b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3668318-3ab1-48f9-b60b-da252035997b
  2nd November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

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