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The Borough Council of Bolton

TC038 - Provision for Defence of Civil Litigation and Ad hoc Legal Advice

Financial ServicesCPV 66510000
Value£516k
Deadline14 Nov 2022
Published14 Oct 2022
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 14 Oct 2022ClosedCloses 14 Nov 2022
Who to contact
Mrs Sarah Atherton
sarah.atherton@bolton.gov.uk
+44 0

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£516ktotal contract value
median £150k
this tender£0£4.7m

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The brief

The Authority currently insurers its liability and motor (fleet and non-fleet) risks with Zurich Municipal (note a new contract commenced 1st April 2022) and claims arising from this contract, with incident date after and including 1st April 2022 handled by Zurich Municipal in house team.

From time to time the claims which arise will become litigated and the services of solicitors are required to manage and provide representation in connection with the litigation.

It is this legal work which is the subject of this tender.

In connection with this tender the Authority is prepared to receive submissions for the provision of legal services, which will mainly include the defence of civil litigation and may also extend to include representation at inquests, tribunals, judicial reviews and varied legal advice.

Litigation can arise from third parties and employees in relation to insurance claims and the litigation work involved will primarily involve civil claims brought against the Authority for alleged: · negligence (common law) · breach of statutory duty · vehicle accidents

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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From time to time the claims

From time to time the claims which arise will become litigated and the services of solicitors are required to manage and provide representation in connection with the litigation.

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OCID
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Stage
tender · Open
Source
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