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Contract Notice

Agora Legal - Flexible Purchasing System for Legal Services

  • First published: 12 March 2025
  • Last modified: 12 March 2025

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04e55a
Published by:
Bristol City Council
Authority ID:
AA20780
Publication date:
12 March 2025
Deadline date:
20 March 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Constellia acting on behalf of Bristol City Council is establishing Agora Legal a Flexible Purchasing System for the procurement of legal services.

The system will be available for use for all UK Public Sector Bodies/Contracting Authorities and Utilities.

The system consists of 27 lots which are further divided by region.

The system will be open to new entrants at any point during it's lifetime.

Full notice text

Social and other specific services – public contracts

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Bristol City Council

Bristol

UK

Contact person: Stuart Hinde

Telephone: +44 7300841272

E-mail: stuart.hinde@constellia.com

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.bristol.gov.uk

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://cimple.uk/detail/459903


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://cimple.uk/detail/459903


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

Agora Legal - Flexible Purchasing System for Legal Services

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79100000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Constellia acting on behalf of Bristol City Council is establishing Agora Legal a Flexible Purchasing System for the procurement of legal services.

The system will be available for use for all UK Public Sector Bodies/Contracting Authorities and Utilities.

The system consists of 27 lots which are further divided by region.

The system will be open to new entrants at any point during it's lifetime.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 1 000 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for all lots

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Cross Category

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Advice, assistance and support covering a wide range legal solutions including drafting, preparation, crisis management, dispute resolution, litigation and where necessary collaborating across specialisms.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Business and Corporate Services

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including but not limited to all aspects of business services, corporate matters, competition, charities, social enterprises and finance.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Health and Social Care

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including but not limited to all aspects of healthcare, and social care.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Adult Care and/or Court of Protection

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of Adult Social Care

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of law related to education.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Local Authority Education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of law related to Local Authority Education.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Planning and Environmental

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all planning, environmental and highway matters.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Employment and Pensions

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of employment and pensions law and guidance and Employment Tribunal representation.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Regulatory and Compliance

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of regulatory and or compliance.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Local Authority Licensing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of Local Authority licensing

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

Local Authority Prosecutions

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of Local Authority prosecutions

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Commercial

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Advice on all aspects of commercial law including contract law, warranties, indemnities, structures of transactions, what is acceptable to the market etc

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Public Procurement

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of public procurement law and associated contracts and public procurement litigation.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 14

II.2.1) Title

Commercial Litigation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of commercial litigation

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 15

II.2.1) Title

Construction, regeneration and infrastructure projects

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of construction, engineering, energy, regeneration, transport, infrastructure and major projects.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 16

II.2.1) Title

Property and real estate

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of property, residential and commercial landlord and tenant issues, real estate, housing, valuations and development and compulsory purchase advice.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 17

II.2.1) Title

Housing Disrepair

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of law related to housing disrepair

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 18

II.2.1) Title

Local Authority Housing

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of law related to local authority housing

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 19

II.2.1) Title

Property Litigation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of law related to property litigation

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 20

II.2.1) Title

Private rented sector housing regulation

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of law related to private sector rented housing regulation

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 21

II.2.1) Title

Public Sector and government

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including but not limited to all aspects and issues involving public sector organisations including judicial review, consultation, local authority powers etc.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 22

II.2.1) Title

Technology

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of technology law and AI.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 23

II.2.1) Title

Immigration

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Including all aspects of immigration law.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 24

II.2.1) Title

Judicial Review

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Any aspects of law that may be required as part of a judicial review process.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 25

II.2.1) Title

Anti social behaviour actions and powers

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of anti-social behaviour actions and powers.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 26

II.2.1) Title

Intellectual Property Law

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All aspects of intellectual property law including contentious and non-contentious, commercialisation and exploitation of intellectual property.

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

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

Lot No: 27

II.2.1) Title

Tax

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

79100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

All areas of tax law

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 72

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.1.11) Main features of the award procedure:

Establishment of a Flexible Purchasing System, all suppliers meeting the selection criteria will be admitted to the system. The system will remain open to new entrants, or existing entrants to allow for new lots for it's duration.

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 20/03/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

20/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
79100000 Legal services Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
stuart.hinde@constellia.com
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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