Published date: 28 May 2019
This notice was replaced on 13 November 2019
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Awarded contract (published 13 November 2019)
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Contract summary
Industry
Legal services - 79100000
Legal advisory and representation services - 79110000
Legal advisory services - 79111000
Legal representation services - 79112000
Legal advisory and information services - 79140000
Location of contract
Yorkshire and the Humber
Value of contract
£9,000,000
Procurement reference
WAKEC001-DN406467-72975550
Published date
28 May 2019
Closing date
2 July 2019
Contract start date
31 August 2019
Contract end date
30 August 2022
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Wakefield Council acting as 'Lead Authority' wishes to appoint a panel of Service Providers under a single lot Framework which will put in place arrangements via which the 5 West Yorkshire Authorities (Kirklees Council, Bradford Council, Calderdale Council, Leeds City Council & Wakefield Council) along with York City Council are able to procure Childcare legal services traditionally provided by Barristers.
Please note that services via the Framework will only be available to the Local Authorities named above.
The Framework is scheduled to commence in August/September 2019 and would operate on a non-exclusive call-off basis. There is no guarantee of any work.
The initial term of the framework is 3 years, with the option to extend the term for a further year.
The Local Authorities are wishing to appoint Barristers who are suitably experienced and skilled and who can demonstrate the ability to deliver high quality services at cost-effective prices.
This tender will be facilitated via the procurement portal 'Yortender'. In order to access the tender documentation once published your organisation will need to register on the system at: www.yortender.co.uk .
If you require any assistance in registering please contact the Yortender helpdesk; email: ProContractSupplier@proactis.com; phone: 0330 005 0352. (Important note: the phone option must only be used in critical / time sensitive situations requiring resolution within 60 minutes).
It is anticipated that the tender documentation will be published on 28th May 2019 and that the tender period will close on 2nd July 2019 at 12:00 (midday).
Please note that the Lead Authority is not bound to accept any or all tenders received.
About the buyer
Contact name
Ruth Calladine
Address
Town Hall
Wood Street
Wakefield
WF1 2HQ
England
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