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title: "East Leeds Extension/East Leeds Orbital Route Legal Advisors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0304ac"
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# East Leeds Extension/East Leeds Orbital Route Legal Advisors

Buyer: LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0304ac

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## Summary

The Leeds City Council - PACS is seeking legal advice for the East Leeds Extension and East Leeds Orbital Route projects through a tender process. The contract, titled "East Leeds Extension/East Leeds Orbital Route Legal Advisors," is classified under business services with an emphasis on law. It falls within the services procurement category. The contract has been awarded to Pinsent Masons for a two-year term starting from January 2022, with a total value of £200,000. This decision was made following a direct award under Regulation 32, indicating that Pinsent Masons possess unique technical knowledge of the project, which precludes open competition. The contract was signed on 20 December 2021, and the related activities are primarily centred in the Leeds area (UKE42).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those specialising in public law and infrastructure projects. Businesses with a background in providing legal consulting services, especially those experienced with local authorities and large-scale projects, would be well-positioned to compete in future contracts of this type. Given the ongoing legal requirements associated with the East Leeds development, there's potential for collaboration or supplementary engagements for firms looking to expand their presence within public sector contracting.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Advice to the Council for the East Leeds Extension Growth Area and East Leeds Orbital Route

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Legal Advice to the Council for the East Leeds Extension Growth Area and East Leeds Orbital Route

### Procurement Information

A direct award has been made to Pinsent Masons under Regulation 32 as competition is absent on the technical grounds that Pinsent Masons have significantly more previous knowledge of the project. In 2015, Leeds City Council conducted a further competition under the CCS Legal Framework, specifically under Lot 8 Complex and Major Projects. Following the tender process, Pinsent Masons were awarded a 2 year contract. In 2017, a further contract was awarded to Pinsent Masons, for 48 months including extension options. This contract is due to expire on 31 December 2021. Although the Council is dealing with some matters in-house, there is continued legal advice required for the East Leeds Extension and East Leeds Orbital Road projects. Due to the costs involved in bringing a new provider on board and up to speed with the project, Pinsent Mason's previous involvement which commenced in 2015 and the technical knowledge they have gained regarding the project as a result, it is considered that Pinsent Masons are best placed to be reappointed to continue providing the required legal expertise on this project. As such, the Council considers that there is no other reasonable alternative and is therefore awarding a two year contract direct to Pinsent Masons. This contract will commence in January 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032053-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS CITY COUNCIL - PACS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 1UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2021 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032053-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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