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Provision of Legal Services for the British Embassy Georgia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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16 Nov 2022 at 10:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services to the British Embassy in Georgia. The procurement involved legal advisory and representation services, with a contract value of £12,515.80. The tender was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 1st March 2021 and a contract period from 25th March 2021 to 24th March 2022. The buying organisation sought services from BGI Legal, a large-scale legal services supplier based in Tbilisi.

This tender opportunity in the legal services industry presents a chance for legal firms, especially those experienced in international law and representation, to expand their business. Small and medium-sized legal service providers could benefit from engaging with Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office contracts, which value service quality and adherence to legal industry standards. The awarded contract further enhances the credibility and experience profile of BGI Legal, positioning them for potential future legal service opportunities within diplomatic missions.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services for the British Embassy Georgia

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice and ancillary services to the Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Georgia

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14a9f0a7-b79a-4789-98b2-21d97aca6731
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c81a9a8-1e0f-4262-adf8-3b94537ee364
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,515 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,515 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2024 3-4 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BGI LEGAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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