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Legal Advice

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

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26 Jul 2023 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Disclosure and Barring Service has awarded a contract for Legal Advice to BRISTOWS LLP. The contract, valued at £15,000,000 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from December 9, 2015, to March 31, 2024, providing an opportunity for businesses to offer legal services to support the Disclosure and Barring Service in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in CPV code 79100000. Businesses with expertise in providing legal services and large-scale operations are well-suited to compete. The contract is aimed at SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the Disclosure and Barring Service's preference for suppliers with these characteristics. With the contract already in the award stage, interested parties can explore collaboration opportunities to support the ongoing legal advisory needs of the awarding authority.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

Legal advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-171be078-0e07-4461-91a9-03434e923735
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30c2f37-29b6-4c63-b00f-c0c816c65625
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 201510 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2015 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 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
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1QY
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRISTOWS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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