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Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council has unveiled plans to establish a legal services framework panel of experienced solicitors.

Details: 10.Sep.2020

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It is anticipated that the framework contract, which is worth an estimated £200,000, will commence on 1 December 2020 and will run for an initial three years, until 30 November 2023.

There is an option to extend the framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the council.

The framework will also be available to South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive.

The closing date is on 5 October 2020 (12 pm).