Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Leeds City Council - PACS
Civic Hall
Leeds
LS11UR
Contact
Ruth Slack
Telephone
+44 1133785871
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE42 - Leeds
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
East Leeds Extension/East Leeds Orbital Route Legal Advisors
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of Legal Advice to the Council for the East Leeds Extension Growth Area and East Leeds Orbital Route
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE42 - Leeds
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provision of Legal Advice to the Council for the East Leeds Extension Growth Area and East Leeds Orbital Route
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
A direct award has been made to Pinsent Masons under Regulation 32 as competition is absent on the technical grounds that Pinsent Masons have significantly more previous knowledge of the project.
In 2015, Leeds City Council conducted a further competition under the CCS Legal Framework, specifically under Lot 8 Complex and Major Projects. Following the tender process, Pinsent Masons were awarded a 2 year contract. In 2017, a further contract was awarded to Pinsent Masons, for 48 months including extension options. This contract is due to expire on 31 December 2021.
Although the Council is dealing with some matters in-house, there is continued legal advice required for the East Leeds Extension and East Leeds Orbital Road projects. Due to the costs involved in bringing a new provider on board and up to speed with the project, Pinsent Mason's previous involvement which commenced in 2015 and the technical knowledge they have gained regarding the project as a result, it is considered that Pinsent Masons are best placed to be reappointed to continue providing the required legal expertise on this project. As such, the Council considers that there is no other reasonable alternative and is therefore awarding a two year contract direct to Pinsent Masons. This contract will commence in January 2022.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Title
East Leeds Extension/East Leeds Orbital Route Legal Advisors
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 December 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Pinsent Masons
30 Crown Place
London
EC2A 4ES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot/concession: £200,000
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £200,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The High Court of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom