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Appointment of Panel Chair for Inquiry - Port of London Authority (PLA),

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

04 Jun 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the appointment of a Panel Chair for an inquiry related to the Port of London Authority, facilitated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, based in London. The tender specifically falls under the legal advisory and representation services category, with Landmark Chambers named as the supplier. This single tender action was conducted through a direct procurement method, below the threshold value of £81,600 GBP. The procurement has reached its award stage, with the contract commencing on 31st March 2025 and lasting until 30th September 2026. Key locations include the city of London, with the postal code SW1P 4DF being significant. The award was published on 4th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those with a strong background in public inquiries related to maritime and port authorities. While this particular opportunity might not be directly supportive of SMEs or VCSE organisations due to its single tender nature, firms or chambers with specialised knowledge in legal matters concerning the Port of London would find strategic growth benefits in the awarded contract. Opportunities arise from the potential for extended services and fostering long-term relationships with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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Notice Title

Appointment of Panel Chair for Inquiry - Port of London Authority (PLA),

Notice Description

Appointment of Panel Chair for Inquiry - Port of London Authority (PLA), with relevant subject matter expertise to facilitate the role

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04ef015b-47a0-4716-8f6d-8e8e6f07c4dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aec2ec6-e7c4-4348-8493-696bdd068482
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDMARK CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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