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Framework RM6179 Call Off - Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for "Framework RM6179 Call Off - Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services," specifically classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000). This procurement, covering services in London, United Kingdom, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP, commencing on 8th July 2024 and ending on 31st December 2024, with a total value of £25,500.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services to enhance their engagement with governmental agencies, particularly those familiar with providing comprehensive legal advice and services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this arena, due to the procurement's suitability criteria encouraging SME participation. The framework agreement's structured and selective method provides a streamlined pathway for reputable legal service providers to secure and execute high-value contracts, thereby fostering business growth and sector expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework RM6179 Call Off - Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services

Notice Description

This was a direct award call off for legal services. Under Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services. Framework RM 6179

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-173645c7-fd93-40c6-8b74-ab9be52a2ca9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5384a14e-5ec0-489f-b10e-ac7abf09396d
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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