--- title: "CT0780 Court Representation Services" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-08" --- # CT0780 Court Representation Services Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is initiating a procurement process for the contract titled "CT0780 Court Representation Services." This tender, classified under the services industry category, focuses on providing court representation for Council tenants facing actions due to rent arrears. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a total contract value of £180,000. A virtual Supply Market Awareness Event is scheduled for 2 November 2021, and interested parties must confirm their attendance by 28 October 2021. This opportunity is particularly suited for legal service providers and organisations specialising in tenant advocacy, as the contract involves supporting vulnerable tenants with court proceedings. Businesses that can offer comprehensive legal advice and representation tailored to housing issues would thrive in this competitive bidding process. Additionally, the contract's emphasis on understanding court processes and resolving payment challenges presents a chance for businesses to contribute to community welfare while expanding their service portfolio. ## Notice Contract for the provision of Court Representation Services for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. For further information please see the Court Representation Service Summary document. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The scope of the service includes: - To provide a court advice and representation service for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. - To provide people who have rent arrears at the stage of Court Proceedings and Notice of Proceedings, with advice and information to ensure they are not evicted. Priority will be given to those with court proceedings. - The Service Provider will assist Service Users to understand/follow court processes and procedures and decisions, allow opportunities to resolve any benefit issues and to give time to start making payments. For further information please see Court Representation Service Summary document.. The City of Edinburgh Council will hold a virtual Supply Market Awareness Event from 10 to 11am on Tuesday 2 November 2021. Please contact Lynn Hemsley by Thursday 28 October 2021 to confirm your attendance. Please note that the purpose of the PIN is to engage with potential Service Providers and all information contained within this PIN may be subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429984 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429984 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429984&idx=1 8th October 2021 - CTO780 Court Representation Services PIN - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429984 CT0780 Court Representation Services - Contract for the provision of Court Representation Services for Council tenants facing action for rent arrears. For further information please see the Court Representation Service Summary document. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=669974 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000669974.json.