Award

External legal resource from CCS Legal Service Framework

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Nov 2017 at 16:13

Award

26 May 2017 at 14:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which recently awarded a contract for "External legal resource from CCS Legal Service Framework." This tender falls into the legal services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the contract for these services valued at £108,701. The contract period runs from 1st September 2016 to 30th November 2017, with the tender stage completed on 30th November 2017, indicating the status of the award as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal services. Businesses with expertise in areas such as litigation, legal advisory services, and dispute resolution would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract was granted to Bevan Brittan LLP, highlighting the competitive landscape and the potential for other firms to engage with public procurement in the legal sector.

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Notice Title

External legal resource from CCS Legal Service Framework

Notice Description

Services supporting the Genesis Dispute Resolution Support. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-174bf0dd-e333-44ad-a33b-50328fcb4b68
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562cd6f5-dd8f-4f7d-986c-e067616b65de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,701 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£183,701 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2016 - 30 Nov 2017 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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