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THE SUPPLY OF A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO POLICE FORCES, POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE PUBLIC BODIES

Metropolitan Police Service

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11 Jun 2021 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails the Metropolitan Police Service re-tendering the National Legal Services Framework for the provision of legal services to various public bodies, including police forces and crime commissioners, across London and the wider UK. The contract is valued at £65 million and will be executed over a four-year term, with services commencing from 1 February 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2025. The procurement method used is selective, following a restricted procedure, and the tender period ended on 30 March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialised in areas such as procurement, contract law, civil litigation, and employment law. Businesses that are suitably experienced in legal services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to apply, as this contract offers a chance to engage with multiple public bodies over an extended period, thereby fostering business growth and establishing valuable relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE SUPPLY OF A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO POLICE FORCES, POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONERS, AND OTHER ELIGIBLE PUBLIC BODIES

Notice Description

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) as the contracting authority is re-tendering the National Legal Services Framework (NLSF) for the supply of legal services to a range of public bodies. This includes the GLA functional bodies, Police Forces, Police Authorities, and various other public bodies including all local authorities in England, Wales and Norther Ireland (together these bodies are referred to throughout as the "Participating Bodies"). A full list of all eligible customers can be found on Bluelight (https://bluelight.eu-supply.com/) in the Framework Agreement, Schedule 12 'List of Participating Bodies'. The services are to be called off over a 4 year period. The MOPAC initially invites participants to complete the SSQ, who are suitably experienced firms of solicitors in tendering for a framework agreement, for the following five Lots of legal services (with Lot 1 being split into two Lots) using the Restricted Procedure: Lot 1A Procurement, Contract and Commercial and Governance: Complex Projects and Disputes Lot 1B Procurement, Contract and Commercial and Governance: Business as Usual Lot 2 Civil Litigation and Personal Injury Lot 3 Employment Lot 4 Property - Commercial, Residential Property and PFI Please note that 1a and 1b are two distinct Lots, which will have their own pricing and requirements. Firms can bid for both and be appointed to both if successful.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c78a7e0-52d7-4506-95d1-45163bcb5686
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6776b279-2641-48e7-8a2b-9433760c8688
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
Metropolitan Police Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER LONDON
Postcode
SW6 1TR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
West Kensington
Westminster Constituency
Chelsea and Fulham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

TLT LLP

Weightmans LLP

Blake Morgan LLP

DAC Beachcroft LLP

Plexus LLP

DWF Law LLP

Capsticks Solicitors LLP

Gowling WLG (UK) LLP

Michelmores LLP

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