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Legal Services relating to Post Office's multi-sourcing project

POST OFFICE

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25 Feb 2025 at 15:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has recently completed the award stage of its procurement process for "Legal Services relating to Post Office's multi-sourcing project." This tender, classified under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000), was conducted via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £95,549, was awarded to DLA PIPER UK LLP and covers the period from 1st February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The project will be serviced at the Post Office located at 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7ER, England. Key dates include the tender period end date on 31st January 2025 and the award notice published on 25th February 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the legal sector with the capability to handle multi-sourcing projects for major organisations like the Post Office. Firms that specialise in providing comprehensive legal services and have experience working within framework agreements would find this contract well-suited to their expertise. Building a relationship with the Post Office could lead to additional contracts and referrals, thereby promoting business growth and expansion in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services relating to Post Office's multi-sourcing project

Notice Description

Call-off contract for legal services for the Post-Office's multi-sourcing project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-082aada7-141f-42d4-9735-37d275ae9d65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a41b4d-76ec-4a0e-a5af-35ff49d22206
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
£95,549 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,549 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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