City of Doncaster Council · Awarded contract
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Appointment of Legal Services Panel for City of Doncaster Council and SYMCA

Awarded 11 Feb 2025

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Awarded11 Feb 2025
Value£1,670,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 1y 3mo2y 12mo term, 58% elapsed
Awarded 11 Feb 2025Expires 10 Feb 2028

City of Doncaster Council awarded a contract to Sharpe Pritchard LLP, Weightmans LLP, Ward Hadaway LLP, Geldards LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, Ward Hadaway LLP, and Weightmans LLP for the provision of legal services under a framework agreement.

The framework is designed to meet the needs of City of Doncaster Council and permits South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework, placing orders directly with advisors.

The contract is split into two lots: Lot 1 General Legal Services (estimated value £670,000) and Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services (estimated value £1,000,000).

A maximum of four advisors were appointed for each lot.

The framework includes an option to extend by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council, with a possible contract end date of 10th February 2029.

The total contract value is £1,670,000.

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