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Legal Adviser

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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05 Feb 2025 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator (TPR), headquartered in Brighton, has concluded the procurement process for legal advisory services to represent the regulator in two Employment Tribunal cases concerning labour relations matters. The tender, titled "Legal Adviser" and categorised under legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000), was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering stage closed on 30th January 2025, with the contract period commencing on 31st January 2025 and concluding on 30th January 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £100,000, falls under the services industry and pertains to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those with expertise in employment law and labour relations. Given the selective procurement approach through a framework agreement, the contract has been awarded to DLA Piper, a large-scale legal advisory firm. The scope and scale of this contract suggest that such opportunities are best suited to larger legal firms capable of handling complex tribunal cases and providing comprehensive legal support to regulatory bodies like TPR. Businesses within this sector can leverage similar procurement opportunities to expand their service portfolio and establish themselves as reliable partners for regulatory authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Adviser

Notice Description

Representing TPR in relation to 2 Employment Tribunal cases already on foot involving labour relations matters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f2f8be6-0785-416d-b57f-e3b119e805bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99309364-2291-4e1c-b5c0-60b46395f5d7
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
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 6-12 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Jacob Whitear
Contact Email
jacob.whitear@tpr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
123

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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