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Legal Services for Civil Claims Litigation for the Environment Agency

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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11 Nov 2021 at 15:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the purchase of "Legal Services for Civil Claims Litigation" by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. The procurement is classified under the legal services industry, with a total contract value of £240,000. The procurement method was selective, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2021 and will run until 31st July 2025. The tender has been completed, with the award date being 11th November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in civil litigation or environmental law. Businesses that possess expertise in managing civil claims and can demonstrate a track record of effective legal service provision will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Given the contract's length, firms with a capacity for long-term engagement and continuity in service delivery are encouraged to participate in upcoming procurement opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for Civil Claims Litigation for the Environment Agency

Notice Description

Civil litigation claims handling external legal advice. Contract to complete cases already started on change of supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a3e65d3-7c38-428f-8393-1bb3acfbc91a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59bf9a82-95ee-46c4-b0ba-60048206514c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2025 4-5 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

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