Award

External Legal Support for HMCTS procurement projects

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

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Award

30 Aug 2023 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice has awarded a contract for "External Legal Support for HMCTS procurement projects" to DLA Piper LLP. The contract involves providing external legal assistance for high-value, complex, or novel procurement projects within His Majesty Courts and Tribunal Service. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, was awarded through a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 28, 2023, to November 30, 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the Ministry of Justice on procurement projects. Businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those experienced in high-value and complex projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Ministry of Justice, located in London, is the buying organisation for this procurement process, which has now reached the award stage.

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Notice Title

External Legal Support for HMCTS procurement projects

Notice Description

This contract will provide external legal support for His Majesty Courts and Tribunal Service's procurement projects, especially where these are high value, complex or novel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0677e187-0986-434c-ad53-a2c0151917dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30f6664a-8564-4b07-aab0-3330a0c5855a
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Feb 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9AJ
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

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