Legal Service Panel

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors for appointment to a panel for the provision of professional legal services across Council's statutory, regulatory, commercial and operational functions.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Provision of professional legal services across Council's statutory, regulatory, commercial and operational functions
• Services may include advice, drafting, negotiation, investigations, dispute resolution, litigation and representation, including briefing Counsel and appearing in courts, tribunals and inquiries
• Environmental and Planning Law
• Property Law
• Contract Law
• Construction and Infrastructure
• Employment, Industrial Relations and Work
• Administrative Law

A more detailed brief of the extent of services required by Council is set out in Volume 1 - Specification, included as part of the Request for Tender documentation. The service categories listed are indicative and not exhaustive.

Contract Terms and Conditions

Council may allocate a matter directly to a panel provider or seek quotations or proposals from two or more panel providers. Allocation may take into account the relevant service category, expertise, availability, conflicts, previous performance, proposed approach, timeframe and estimated cost.

Instructions to Tenderers

In accordance with section 55 of the Local Government Act 1993, Council invites tenders in accordance with the Invitation and the following accompanying documents:

• Volume 1 - Specification
• Volume 2 - Response Schedules
• Volume 3 - Conditions of Contract
• Any published Addenda

Enquiries

• Contact: Kristian Draxl
• Email: procurement@wsc.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 1300 680 888