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title: "335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ce19"
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# 335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ce19

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## Summary

Wigan Council is currently engaged in the tender process for "335 – Law Costs Draftsman Services," which falls under the legal services category. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79100000, aims to secure general costs law services for the local authority. Key dates include the bid submission deadline of 27th August 2021, with a follow-up award period commencing shortly after. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in cost law services, particularly those experienced with local authority engagements. Businesses that excel in areas such as housing disrepair cases and judicial reviews would be particularly well-suited to compete. With a total contract value of £200,000, this could be a strategic engagement for small to medium enterprises looking to expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Tenders are sought by Wigan Council for the provision of general costs law services to the local authority. A law cost draftsman is a specialist in legal costs in a case. They can advise and conduct costs proceedings known as detailed assessment of costs, which is governed by statue in England and Wales. Such general costs law services may include actions undertaken in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases, matters arising from Judicial Review proceedings and those following the local authority's statutory planning duties, amongst other matters.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are sought by Wigan Council for the provision of general costs law services to the local authority. A law cost draftsman is a specialist in legal costs in a case. They can advise and conduct costs proceedings known as detailed assessment of costs, which is governed by statue in England and Wales. Such general costs law services may include actions undertaken in accordance with the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases, matters arising from Judicial Review proceedings and those following the local authority's statutory planning duties, amongst other matters.

Renewal: There are two optional contract extensions (12 months each).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029160-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COHEN CRAMER SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029160-2021
- 29 Jul 2021 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018091-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=6111e912-54f0-eb11-810d-005056b64545

## Provenance

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