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General Legal Advice services

FCO SERVICES

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12 Jul 2018 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England, seeking general legal advisory services. The tender, titled "General Legal Advice services", is categorised under legal advisory services and was completed with a total contract value of £50,000. The procurement method utilised was selective through a competitive dialogue, and the contract period spans from 28 February 2018 to 28 February 2020. The tender period concluded on 27 February 2018.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal advisory services. Businesses with experience in public sector contracts and those that can effectively navigate legal complexities would be particularly well-suited to compete. The procurement method's emphasis on dialogue suggests that innovative and collaborative approaches will be valued, making it a promising avenue for growth in the legal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Legal Advice services

Notice Description

Provision of general legal advice services - Call off from FCO Services Contract Ref XLY373/005/17 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d154da-2886-4f5a-b1f0-0ebc7399112c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 2-3 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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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