Award

Legal Services: Strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme.

RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Award

05 Sep 2023 at 12:25

Award Notice
Award

05 Sep 2023 at 12:25

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The award has been granted for Legal Services to provide strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme. The buying organisation, Radioactive Waste Management, located in Didcot, United Kingdom, awarded a contract worth £4,500,000 to suppliers Burges Salmon and DLA Piper LLP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 11, 2023, to September 10, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry to engage with the Radioactive Waste Management organisation. Companies specialising in legal services, particularly in the field of strategic procurement support, can leverage their expertise to compete for similar contracts in the future. Understanding the specific requirements outlined in the procurement process is key for businesses aiming to expand through public procurement contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services: Strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme.

Notice Description

Legal Services: Strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01c90813-cf7d-427d-b2c8-a84324670dac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22e4260-a757-481d-aee6-abb9eb5a1da6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0GD
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BURGES SALMON

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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