Award

Commercial Legal Services

OFCOM

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Award

27 Apr 2021 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, located at Riverside House, 2A Southwark Bridge Road, London, has conducted a procurement process for "Commercial Legal Services" in the legal advisory services sector. The procurement was completed through a selective method via a call-off from the CCS framework RM3786. The contract was awarded on 25 March 2021, with a total value of £160,000, covering services from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2025. The tender period concluded on 25 March 2021, and businesses were required to respond prior to this date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in commercial contracts, public procurement rules, and technology law, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to take part, as the procurement process supports their engagement. Overall, firms with experience in commercial legal advice and a strong understanding of the public sector would benefit from competing in this contract.

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Notice Title

Commercial Legal Services

Notice Description

Ofcom has commercial legal advice and support services requirements. The advice and support services that may be required include technical legal advice on: * Commercial contracts * Public procurement rules * Commercial litigation * Outsourcing/in-sourcing * Technology, Media & Telecoms * Intellectual property * Property, and * Data protection Additional information: This contract award was made via a direct award from CCS framework RM3786 - General Legal Advice Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10c0171b-cbf2-4404-8d12-f0d88ad3ad93
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1893f3dd-c5dc-4fea-ac5e-525f912f8761
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
SME, VCSE
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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