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BEIS- GLO Payment Methodology and Data

BEIS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the development of a new scheme regarding Group Litigation Order (GLO) members' compensation for the Post Office Horizon scandal. The contract title is "BEIS- GLO Payment Methodology and Data" in the legal advisory and representation services category. The contract, valued at £99,980 GBP, was initiated through a direct procurement method with a single tender action. The contract period starts on June 30, 2022, and ends on February 28, 2023, with a tender period deadline of June 29, 2022. The procurement stage is complete, and the contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom.

This contract with BEIS can provide business growth opportunities for legal advisory and representation service providers, particularly those well-suited for single tender actions and direct procurement methods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract suitable for their capabilities. The deadline for submission was on June 29, 2022, and the contract period runs until February 28, 2023, allowing selected businesses the opportunity to participate in the compensation scheme development process and contribute to fair settlements for GLO members affected by the scandal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BEIS- GLO Payment Methodology and Data

Notice Description

BEIS is in the process of developing a new scheme to ensure that Group Litigation Order (GLO) members receive compensation for the effects of the Post Office Horizon scandal which is comparable to that available to other postmasters. Funding for this scheme was announced in Parliament on 22 March 2022. BEIS wishes to ensure that this scheme reflects the needs and circumstances of GLO members. In order to develop this compensation scheme, BEIS requires information regarding the GLO's original High Court settlement, in order to ensure that the cumulative settlements they receive (under the High Court settlement and the compensation scheme) are fair and accurate. This contract was uplifted by a further PS50,000. New contract value: PS149,980 (excluding VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-184e8afe-b094-45fa-babf-912f01d1b903
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7a8011c-f4b0-4b2d-881b-1e4312988494
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£149,980 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£149,980 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 6-12 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
BEIS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

FREETHS

Further Information

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