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Legal Services Framework

SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM

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27 Aug 2018 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The South East Consortium has completed the procurement process for the "Legal Services Framework" contract, which falls under the legal services industry category. This contract is valued at £50,000,000 and was awarded following an open procurement method. The tender period ended on 28 May 2018, and the resulting contract commenced on 31 May 2018 and will run until 30 May 2022, providing legal advisory services across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those offering comprehensive legal management, advisory services, and risk management support. Given the scale of the contract, large firms with extensive experience in commercial legal transactions would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find niche opportunities in providing specific legal services outlined in the tender documentation.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

To appoint suitable qualified legal services providers to provide a responsive and comprehensive legal advisory and management service. The types of legal activity required will include advice and guidance on relevant law, drafting, negotiation and review of legal documents, advice and assistance on structuring of commercial transactions, advice and assistance on funding issues, compliance with relevant government policy and guidance, construction of contracts, licences and other legal documents, legal risk management, training as required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c941c2b-9610-4288-921d-97170a9af930
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd020ec7-cb4a-4e38-8994-80c5f2aeecc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 May 2018 - 30 May 2022 4-5 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
SOUTH EAST CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SITTINGBOURNE
Postcode
ME9 8NP
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swale
Electoral Ward
West Downs
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

BATCHELORS SOLICITORS

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

CLARKE WILLMOTT

DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS

PENNINGTON MANCHES

PENNINGTONS MANCHES

TROWERS AND HAMLINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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