2buy2: Preliminary Market Consultation for a Framework Agreement for Legal Services

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Preliminary Market Consultation for a Framework Agreement for Legal Services

UK-Staffordshire: Legal services.

Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)

I.1) Name and addresses
       The Painsley Catholic Academy, 08146661
       C/O Painsley Catholic College, Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 3333201015, Email: zoe.lloyd-jones@2buy2.com
       Contact: Zoe Jones
       Main Address: https://www.painsleymac.co.uk/
       NUTS Code: UKG2

Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)

II.1) Scope of the procurement
   
   II.1.1) Title: Preliminary Market Consultation for a Framework Agreement for Legal Services      Reference number: Not Provided      
   II.1.2) Main CPV code:
      79100000 - Legal services.
   
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES   
   II.1.4) Short Description: Painsley Catholic Academy in collaboration with Churchmarketplace and 2buy2.com Ltd
(Education Buying) are inviting providers of Legal Services to participate in a formal Preliminary
Market Consultation for a proposed national Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services.
Preliminary Market Consultation (PMC) is a “pre-procurement” process that enables contracting authorities and/or
procurement agents acting on behalf of contracting authorities that are subject to the Public Contract Regulations
2015 to seek responses from the market in transparent, fair and equitable manner. The preliminary market
consultation is an opportunity to influence the potential future shape and solution of a future procurement process.
This process is not a procurement process, although it may form part of a procurement. Further details can be
downloaded via Delta eSourcing. The deadline for PMC responses is 12noon on 5th February 2021.

Section VI: Complementary information

V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 25/01/2021

VI.6) Original notice reference:

   Notice Reference:    2021 - 265157   
   Notice number in OJ S: Not Provided
   Date of dispatch of the original notice: 22/01/2021

Section VII: Changes

VII.1) Information to be changed or added

      VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority    
      
      VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
                  
         Section Number: VI.3          
         Lot No: Not provided          
         Place of text to be modified: Not provided          
         Instead of: NA          
         Read: Add:
Consultation Questionnaire
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VII.2) Other additional information: All potential providers are invited to attend an online briefing session (via Zoom) which will cover the purpose, scope, design of the Framework Agreement plus the approach used to call-off the agreement once in place. This is not a mandatory session but is highly recommended.

Tuesday 2nd February 3.30 - 4.30
Register your interest here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preliminary-market-consultation-for-legal-services-tickets-137968043131
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Framework Agreement for Legal Services

UK-Staffordshire: Legal services.
Section I: Contracting Authority
      I.1) Name and addresses
             The Painsley Catholic Academy, 08146661
             C/O Painsley Catholic College, Station Road, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 3333201015, Email: zoe.lloyd-jones@2buy2.com
             Contact: Zoe Jones
             Main Address: https://www.painsleymac.co.uk/
             NUTS Code: UKG2
      I.2) Joint procurement
      The contract involves joint procurement: No.
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided       
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
      I.3) Communication
      The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Staffordshire:-Legal-services./DK4EEH5E7X
      Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
      Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Staffordshire:-Legal-services./DK4EEH5E7X to the abovementioned address       
      Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
      I.4) Type of the contracting authority
            Other type:: Education
      I.5) Main activity
            Education

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
      II.1.1) Title: Framework Agreement for Legal Services       
      Reference Number: Not provided
      II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
      79100000 - Legal services.

      II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
      II.1.4) Short description: The Painsley Catholic Academy in collaboration with Churchmarketplace Ltd and 2buy2.com Ltd is inviting you tender for the establishment of a Framework for the provision of Legal Services. The Framework will be divided into Lots based upon the value of the proposed contracts. There is no limit on the number of Lots a Bidder may apply for.
The framework agreement is for 2 years plus an option to extend for a further 2 years.


This Framework for Legal Services is being managed by 2buy2.com Ltd, acting as ‘procurement agents’ on behalf of Churchmarketplace Limited and The Painsley Catholic Academy. This Framework shall be marketed and available under the ‘Education Buying’ branch of 2buy2.com Ltd which is accessible by any educational establishment (free sign-up) in the United Kingdom. Further information can be found at https://educationbuying.com/.       
      II.1.5) Estimated total value:
      Value excluding VAT: 2,000,000       
      Currency: GBP
      II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: Yes       
      Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not provided
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: The Framework will be divided into Lots based upon the value of the proposed contracts. There is no limit on the number of Lots a Bidder may apply for.

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
      
      II.2.1) Title: Framework Agreement for Legal Services - Under £15,000       
      Lot No: 1       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      79100000 - Legal services.
      79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
      79111000 - Legal advisory services.
      79112000 - Legal representation services.
      79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services.
      79140000 - Legal advisory and information services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Please see the tender document for full details: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Staffordshire:-Legal-services./DK4EEH5E7X
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 24       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework Agreement is for 24 months, with an extension option of a further 24 months.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
      
      II.2.1) Title: Framework Agreement for Legal Services - Over £15,000       
      Lot No: 2       
      II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
      79100000 - Legal services.
      79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services.
      79111000 - Legal advisory services.
      79112000 - Legal representation services.
      79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services.
      79140000 - Legal advisory and information services.
      
      II.2.3) Place of performance:
      UK UNITED KINGDOM
      
      II.2.4) Description of procurement: Please see the tender documents for full details: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Staffordshire:-Legal-services./DK4EEH5E7X
      II.2.5) Award criteria:
            Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents            
      II.2.6) Estimated value:
      Value excluding VAT: Not provided       
      Currency: Not provided       
      II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
      Duration in months: 24       
      This contract is subject to renewal: Yes       
      Description of renewals: The Framework Agreement is for 24 months, with an extension option of a further 24 months.
      
      II.2.10) Information about variants:
      Variants will be accepted: No
      II.2.11) Information about options:
      Options:       No             
      Description of options: Not provided
      II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
      Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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       
      Identification of the project: Not provided             
      II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided       


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
   III.1) Conditions for participation
      III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
      List and brief description of conditions:          
      Not Provided       
      III.1.2) Economic and financial standing       
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided    
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :       
      Not Provided    
      III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
      List and brief description of selection criteria:       
      Not Provided      
      Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :          
      Not Provided   
      III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)   
      The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No       
      The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No    
      
   III.2) Conditions related to the contract
      III.2.1) Information about a particular profession    
      Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:          
      Not Provided    
      III.2.2) Contract performance conditions          
      Not Provided          
      III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
      Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
   IV.1) Description OPEN
      IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open   
   
   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system    
         The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement    
         Framework agreement with several operators       
         Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12           
         In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided    
   
   
   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
      An electronic auction will be used: No
      Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No       
   IV.2) Administrative information
      IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
         Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided       
      IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
       Date: 23/04/2021 Time: 12:00
            
      IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,       
      IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
         Duration in month(s): 3
      
      IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
         Date: 23/04/2021
         Time: 13:00
      

Section VI: Complementary Information
   VI.1) Information about recurrence
   This is a recurrent procurement: No    
   Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
   VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
   Electronic ordering will be used No       
   Electronic invoicing will be accepted No       
   Electronic payment will be used No       
   VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic
operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The contractor and its supply chain will be required to actively participate in the achievement of social and/or environmental objectives relating to recruitment, training and supply chain initiatives, and sustainable working. Accordingly, the contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and/or environmental considerations. This Framework Agreement is being established by Painsley Catholic Academy in Collaboration with Churchmarketplace Limited and 2buy2.com Ltd on behalf of other contracting authorities as defined below:
This framework is available to the following Educational Establishments: Nursery School, Primary School, Middle or High School, Secondary School, Academy, Special School, Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), Further Education Colleges, Universities.
England https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england
Scotland https://education.gov.scot/ParentZone/find-a-school/
Wales https://gov.wales/my-local-school-guide
Northern Ireland https://www.eani.org.uk/admissions-guides/transfer-between-schools/finda-school
Academies http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/performance/
Universities and Colleges https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised
Also available to the following organisations:- Police, fire and rescue, maritime and coastguard agency emergency services:
UK Police Forces https://www.police.uk/forces/
England, Scotland and Wales Fire and Rescue Services
https://www.nationalfirechiefs.org.uk/Fire-and-Rescue-Services
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services https://www.nifrs.org/about-nifrs/areas-districts/
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguardagency/about/access-and-opening
NHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and ambulance services:
England NHS https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Scotland NHS https://www.scot.nhs.uk/organisations/
Wales NHS https://www.wales.nhs.uk/nhswalesaboutus/structure
Northern Ireland HSC http://online.hscni.net/hospitals/health-and-social-care-trusts/
England Ambulance Service
https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx
Scotland Ambulance Service http://www.scottishambulance.com/footer/contactus.aspx
Wales Ambulance Service https://www.ambulance.wales.nhs.uk/
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service http://www.nias.hscni.net/contact-us-2/contactdetails/
Central government departments and their agencies:
England / UK Central Government https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations
Scotland Government https://www.gov.scot/about/how-government-is-run/directorates/
Wales Government https://gov.wales/about-us
Northern Ireland Government https://www.northernireland.gov.uk/topics/yourexecutive/government-departments
Registered charities:
England and Wales http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/showcharity/registerofcharities/RegisterHomePage.aspx
Scotland https://www.oscr.org.uk/guidance-and-forms/
Northern Ireland https://www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/charity-search/?pageNumber=1
Registered social landlords: government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide
affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives:-
England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-ofsocial-housing
Scotland https://www.housingregulator.gov.scot/landlord-performance
Wales https://gov.wales/housing
Northern Ireland https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Staffordshire:-Legal-services./DK4EEH5E7X

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   VI.4) Procedures for review
   VI.4.1) Review body:
             High Court of England and Wales
       London, United Kingdom
   VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
   VI.4.3) Review procedure
   Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:    
    Not Provided    
   VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
   VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 15/03/2021

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