---
title: "Claims Handling Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b88"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2022-06-14"
---

# Claims Handling Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b88

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Claims Handling Legal Services Framework", classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000). The open procurement method enables interested suppliers to submit tenders for this framework, aimed at providing claims handling legal services. The tender was initially published on 8th April 2022, with a submission deadline set for 13th May 2022 at 12:00 noon. Following the award period starting on the same day, the framework's contracts will last for a duration of 1440 days, with potential renewal in 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for law firms specialising in claims handling and legal services. Businesses with a proven track record in similar services, especially those capable of demonstrating quality and social value in their proposals, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The competitive nature of this framework, wherein the supplier ranked first will be primarily awarded contracts, underscores the need for excellence in service delivery and client support, enabling successful bidders to expand their portfolio and client base significantly.

## Notice

Claims Handling Legal Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Claims Handling Legal Services

Renewal: Renewal of framework will be in 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016275-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FORBES; KENNEDYS LAW; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2022 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016275-2022
- 8 Apr 2022 at 09:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009453-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/ViewMaker209Form2?projectId=d3e3bf53-d4b4-ec11-8113-005056b64545&projectEventId=dae3bf53-d4b4-ec11-8113-005056b64545
- https://sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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