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title: "CCP120 Provision of Solicitor Agents"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-11"
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# CCP120 Provision of Solicitor Agents

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a2b7

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## Summary

The Derbyshire County Council, in partnership with other local authorities, has completed a tender process for the provision of solicitor agents to deliver legal services related to Children Act 1989 proceedings. The contract has a joint expenditure of around £1,000,000 per annum. The initial contract period is 3 years with options for two additional 1-year extensions. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to multiple suppliers.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for legal service providers to secure a framework contract for delivering legal services in the specified area. Businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those with experience in Children Act 1989 proceedings, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract value is substantial, offering a significant growth opportunity for firms winning the award.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council (called 'the Local Authorities' in this Specification) are seeking to enter into a framework contact with a range of firms of solicitors (each called 'the Agent/s' in this Specification) to deliver legal services in respect of Children Act 1989 and other Child related proceedings. The services must be delivered in accordance with this Specification and the other documents in the tender pack, including the Agreement which the Agent will be required to sign if your firm is appointed to the framework. The Agents must demonstrate and deliver value for money having regard to quality and price. The joint expenditure for all four authorities is in the region of PS1,000,000 per annum. The contract will run from the date of award for an initial 3-year period with options to extend for up to 2 x 1-year periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, Derby City Council and Nottingham City Council (called 'the Local Authorities' in this Specification) are seeking to enter into a framework contact with a range of firms of solicitors (each called 'the Agent/s' in this Specification) to deliver legal services in respect of Children Act 1989 and other Child related proceedings. The services must be delivered in accordance with this Specification and the other documents in the tender pack, including the Agreement which the Agent will be required to sign if your firm is appointed to the framework. The Agents must demonstrate and deliver value for money having regard to quality and price. The joint expenditure for all four authorities is in the region of PS1,000,000 per annum. The contract will run from the date of award for an initial 3-year period with options to extend for up to 2 x 1-year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029910-2023 |
| 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 | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | DERBY CITY COUNCIL; NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL; NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DODD'S SOLICITORS; STEPHENSON'S SOLICITORS; STRAW AND PEARCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029910-2023
- 3 Feb 2023 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003397-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=7a110d5c-b2a3-ed11-811f-005056b64545
- https://www.derby.gov.uk/
- https://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/
- https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/

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