---
title: "Contract award for locum lawyers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fc01"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-02"
---

# Contract award for locum lawyers

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fc01

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## Summary

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council has awarded a contract to Sellick Partnership for the provision of two locum lawyers. This contract, categorized under the industry category of supply services of personnel including temporary staff, was formalised on 13th March 2025, with the service period running from 17th March 2025 to 13th August 2025. The procurement method was limited competition, in line with regulations for contracts below the threshold, and the process reached the award stage on 2nd April 2025. The contract is valued at £60,000, with a gross amount of £72,000. The council located in Blackburn, UK, emphasises its commitment to engaging sub-central government public authority for its legal needs.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those specialised or interested in temporary staffing solutions for government organisations. Businesses in the legal services sector, especially SMEs, can capitalise on such agreements to expand their market presence and diversify their service portfolios. Sellick Partnership's successful bid underscores the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises to secure government contracts, reinforcing the significance of competitive performance in niche markets. Such contracts not only provide immediate revenue but also bolster credibility and experience in public sector services.

## Notice

Award of contract of provision of 2 locum lawyers to the Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012532-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2025 - 13 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SELLICK PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2025 at 13:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012532-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012532-2025
  2nd April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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