Planning

Round 2 of Market Engagement for Property Legal Services 3

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 13:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions, based in Sheffield, England, is initiating Round 2 of Market Engagement for Property Legal Services 3. This planning stage tender focuses on engaging organisations in the property legal services sector to enhance central government efficiency and achieve better commercial results. The tender falls under the Legal Services industry category with CPV code 79100000 and covers a broad delivery scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The current milestone, an engagement end date, is set for 7th March 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in property legal services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By providing responses to the engagement questions provided by the Department, businesses can not only contribute to a high-impact governmental initiative but also gain visibility and potential contracts within the expansive geographical coverage specified. This engagement aims to create a mutually beneficial environment where efficiencies in property legal services can be maximised.

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Notice Title

Round 2 of Market Engagement for Property Legal Services 3

Notice Description

Following an initial round of market engagement where potential suppliers were asked to express their interest, the Department is now keen to engage with organisations in the Property Legal Services field, to help increase efficiency for central government spending to deliver best commercial outcomes. The Department requests that potential suppliers provide answers to the questions in the attached document (Table 1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15c705c1-e70c-4171-be42-85ef610ef5dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edb3a77-9cff-413d-aaa8-f9ff9e77f678
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FD
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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