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title: "The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04166a"
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# The provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04166a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of External Legal Services by Solicitors for the North West Legal Consortium (NWLC) is led by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as the lead contracting authority. The tender is classified under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and is aimed at supporting the in-house legal provisions of NWLC's member organisations. The procurement method used is an open procedure, intended to secure a framework contract that could be worth up to £25 million. The process encompasses various industry segments such as civil litigation, property law, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and social care. The location for these services is primarily within the UKD region, and significant dates include the procurement's awards on 28th June 2024, with the full award period starting from 8th December 2023.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for both large and SME legal firms to expand their portfolio and business reach within the public sector. Firms with expertise in a wide array of legal services including civil litigation, property and planning law, corporate governance, and sectors like social care and commercial projects stand to benefit. The opportunity to secure a partnership status within the consortium especially favours those who demonstrate comprehensive capability across multiple service areas, as this status requires successful awards in at least three out of five lots. Given the broad scope and significant value of the contract, stakeholders who can provide high-quality services combined with cost-effective solutions are well suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council (Sefton) as lead contracting authority for the North West Legal Consortium(NWLC) wishes to procure a framework contract to provide external legal services from firms of solicitors to support the in-house provision of its member organisations. The estimated total value of purchases for the entire duration of the framework agreement is expected to be worth up to PS25 million. This figure is an estimate only and may be exceeded. However, no guarantee is given as to any level of business to be awarded through the framework.

### Lot Information

Civil Litigation, Prosecutions and Regulatory

To include, but shall not be limited to general civil litigation, judicial review, construction litigation, negligence proceedings, possession proceedings, licensing appeals and employment advice and litigation.

Property, Planning and Environment

To include, but shall not be limited to all environmental, conveyancing, planning, housing law, regeneration, and highways advice.

Corporate Governance, Ethical Standards and Information Law

To include, but shall not be limited to organisational governance issues, member code of conduct, local authority decision making, local authority powers and duties, data protection advice including advice on use of social media by councillor's or third parties involving the Council/council officers.

Projects, Procurement, Commercial and Construction

To include, but shall not be limited to, all commercial contracts and company law, transport regulation including light rail/tram, heavy rail and bus, ticketing, concessionary fares, state aid/subsidy control, competition law, telecommunications, information technology, digital infrastructure and communications, smart technology, construction contracts (NEC and JCT etc.).

Social Care and Education

To include but shall not be limited to Adult and Children's Social Care, SEND and Education.

Partner Status

An eligible bidder for Partner Status is a bidder who both a) expresses an interest in Partner Status and submits its offering for that and b) is successfully appointed to at least 3 out of the five lots indicated earlier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022643-2024 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | BROBIES; BROWNE JACOBSON; CAPSTICKS; DAC BEACHCROFT; DWF LAW; FORBES; FREETHS; GELDARDS; HILL DICKINSON; MANN ROBERTS SOLICITORS; MSB SOLICITORS; MUCKLE; STEPHENSONS; TLT; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2024 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022643-2024
- 7 Nov 2023 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032919-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

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