Publication

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

City of Doncaster Council

182338557

Civic Office, Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

UK

Contact person: Emma Norris

Telephone: +44 1302737311

E-mail: Emma.Norris2@doncaster.gov.uk

NUTS code: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Internet address(es):

Main address: https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514

I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5)

Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79100000 - Legal services

II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services

II.1.4)

Short description

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor.
It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.
The Council has split this opportunity into two lots:
Lot 1 General Legal Services
Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services
As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents.
The Council will appoint a maximum of four Advisors for each of Lots 1 and Lots 2.

II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: yes

II.1.7)

Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 1670000.00 GBP

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

General Legal Services

Lot No: 1

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor.
It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55

Price - Weighting: 45

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Adult Care Legal Services

Lot No: 2

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

79100000 - Legal services

II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code: UKE31 - Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of Adult Care legal services. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

II.2.5)

Award criteria

Criteria below

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 55

Price - Weighting: 45

II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no

II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3)

Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes

IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the FTS: 2024/S 000-037439

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Lot No: 1

Title: General Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2025

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Geldards LLP

4 Capital Quarter Tyndall Street

Cardiff

CF10 4BZ

UK

NUTS code: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: 670000.00 GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Adult Care Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2025

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Ward Hadaway LLP

Sandgate House, 102 Quayside,

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 3DX

UK

NUTS code: UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: 1000000.00 GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 1

Title: General Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2025

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Ward Hadaway LLP

Sandgate House, 102 Quayside

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE1 3DX

UK

NUTS code: UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: 670000.00 GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 1

Title: General Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2025

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Sharpe Pritchard LLP

Elm Yard, 10-16 Elm Street

London

WC1X 0BJ

UK

NUTS code: UKI - LONDON

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: 670000.00 GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Lot No: 1

Title: General Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2025

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 9

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Weightmans LLP

100 Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9QJ

UK

NUTS code: UKD72 - Liverpool

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: 670000.00 GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Lot No: 2

Title: Adult Care Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2025

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Browne Jacobon LLP

Mowbray House, Castle Meadow Road,

Nottingham

NG2 1BJ

UK

NUTS code: UKF14 - Nottingham

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: 1000000.00 GBP

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Lot No: 2

Title: Adult Care Legal Services

A contract/lot is awarded: yes

V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2025

V.2.2)

Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators : no

V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor

Weightmans LLP

100 Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9QJ

UK

NUTS code: UKD72 - Liverpool

The contractor is an SME : no

V.2.4)

Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: 1000000.00 GBP

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

Contract Start Date 4th February 2025
Contract End Date 3rd February 2028
Optional 12 month extension at the sole discretion of the Council

VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

City of Doncaster Council

Civic Office, Waterdale

Doncaster

DN1 3BU

UK

E-mail: Corporate.Procurement@doncaster.gov.uk

VI.4.3)

Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The Council will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar day stand still period at the point when the information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. If an a appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI20105/102) provide for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales, Northern Ireland).