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Ad-hoc legal support for FOIA requests

OXFORD COUNCIL DIRECT SERVICES

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12 Oct 2023 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Oxford Council Direct Services has awarded a contract for ad-hoc legal support for FOIA requests to EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £30,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on October 20, 2023, and ending on April 19, 2024. The tender deadline was on October 10, 2023, and the award was made on October 11, 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in OXFORD, England. This opportunity may be suitable for legal advisory service providers looking to offer specialised support for compliance and policy documentation.

This contract awarded by Oxford Council Direct Services presents a chance for legal advisory service providers to expand their business by offering expertise in advising on FOIA and/or EIR obligations and compliance. Businesses able to provide assistance with training materials and policy documentation reviews would find this opportunity particularly relevant. With a contract value of £30,000 GBP, the awarded contract covers the period from October 20, 2023, to April 19, 2024, providing a defined scope for interested suppliers to engage with. Interested businesses should note the location of the procurement in OXFORD, England, and the direct procurement method used. This represents a focused opportunity for legal service providers to deliver tailored support to a public sector organisation.

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Notice Title

Ad-hoc legal support for FOIA requests

Notice Description

Advice on FOIA and/or EIR obligations and compliance in respect of actual or proposed related publications, information requests, internal reviews and disclosures. Support with the development of training and related materials and/or its delivery Support with the review or preparation of, or updates to, policy documentation and/or documented processes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02f48be7-5a57-41d4-a58f-e61321d8f68b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d24f90f-cb50-488a-b28f-bd7b14160347
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2023 - 19 Apr 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD COUNCIL DIRECT SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2HH
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Temple Cowley
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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