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title: "CT0780 Court Representation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e9c5"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-10-08"
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# CT0780 Court Representation Services

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e9c5

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating a tender for "CT0780 Court Representation Services," aimed at providing legal advisory and representation services to Council tenants facing actions for rent arrears. This procurement, categorised under services, is currently in the planning stage. The virtual Supply Market Awareness Event is scheduled for 10 am to 11 am on Tuesday, 2 November 2021, with a registration deadline of 28 October 2021. Interested parties can find additional information through the Council's website.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for legal service providers specialising in tenant representation and welfare advice. Businesses that focus on legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in housing law and court proceedings, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their client base while supporting vulnerable tenants in the Edinburgh area, ultimately driving growth and furthering social responsibility in the community.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Court Representation Services for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. For further information please see the Court Representation Service Summary document.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the service includes: - To provide a court advice and representation service for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. - To provide people who have rent arrears at the stage of Court Proceedings and Notice of Proceedings, with advice and information to ensure they are not evicted. Priority will be given to those with court proceedings. - The Service Provider will assist Service Users to understand/follow court processes and procedures and decisions, allow opportunities to resolve any benefit issues and to give time to start making payments. For further information please see Court Representation Service Summary document. Additional information: The City of Edinburgh Council will hold a virtual Supply Market Awareness Event from 10 to 11am on Tuesday 2 November 2021. Please contact Lynn Hemsley by Thursday 28 October 2021 to confirm your attendance. Please note that the purpose of the PIN is to engage with potential Service Providers and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025175-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2021 at 10:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025175-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=669974
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00290

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