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Legal Advice - Strategic Procurement

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Aug 2018 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Work and Pensions, focuses on acquiring strategic legal advice related to employment. The tender, titled "Legal Advice - Strategic Procurement," falls under the business services category and has been awarded to DAC Beachcroft LLP for a total value of £3,500. The contract commenced on 12th July 2018 and will conclude on 12th July 2019. This procurement followed a selective method and was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 11th July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and businesses offering consulting services, particularly those specialising in employment law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, as this procurement appears tailored to support their participation. Businesses focused on strategic legal consulting can benefit from this contract and strengthen their market presence through similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice - Strategic Procurement

Notice Description

Strategic Legal Advice - Employment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13a7a404-2db7-4f72-ad76-72a6c9d3469d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9693b5cb-b92b-471a-955a-c890397aa8be
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2018 - 12 Jul 2019 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Julie Marston
Contact Email
julie.marston@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0113 2324826

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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