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title: "335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02db46"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2021-08-31"
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# 335 - Law Costs Draftsman Services

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02db46

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## Summary

Wigan Council is seeking tenders for "335 – Law Costs Draftsman Services" as part of their public procurement process in the services category. This opportunity is aimed at providing general costs law services to the council, encompassing various legal matters such as those related to the Pre-action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases and Judicial Review proceedings. The revised deadline for submission is now 17th September 2021, following an amendment to the initial date of 10th September 2021. This tender is still in the planning stage of the procurement process and is classified under general public services in the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms and legal professionals specialising in costs management and public law to engage with a local authority and support its strategic objectives. Businesses that have experience in handling legal costs assessments and understanding statutory requirements in England and Wales would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could not only contribute to Wigan Council's aim of reducing claim costs but also help participating firms expand their portfolio and establish a strong relationship within the local governance framework.

## 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. The supplier will support the delivery of the strategic objectives: "to reduce the rate of growth in claim costs" and "to reduce unnecessary costs attached to claims

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021463-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 13:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021463-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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