Award

External Procurement Legal Services

EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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Award

07 Oct 2024 at 09:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has completed the procurement process for "External Procurement Legal Services," classified under business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security (CPV code 79000000). The contract, with an estimated maximum value of £1,500,000, spans from 1st October 2024 to 5th September 2028 and is located in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via a call-off from a CCS Public Sector Legal Services framework agreement, following a selective procurement method. The tender process concluded on 28th August 2024, with the awarded notice published on 7th October 2024. The contract is shared equally among four suppliers: Cleaver Fulton Rankin, Arthur Cox, Carson McDowell LLP, and Tughans, each allocated £375,000.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. The rotational basis of contract operations ensures periodic engagement and the potential for continued partnerships beyond initial services. Such contracts can enhance business profiles, securing long-term relations with public sector clients. Companies that have strong capabilities in the specified legal services areas and can operate within the framework of public sector requirements will find this contract beneficial for establishing and expanding their market presence in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

External Procurement Legal Services

Notice Description

Direct call off from CCS Public Sector Legal Services for the External Procurement Legal Services for a period of 3 years and 11 months. This contract has a maximum value of PS1,500,000, however, no guarantee of work is given. Additional information: Direct call off from CCS Public Sector Legal Services for the External Procurement Legal Services for a period of 3 years and 11 months. This contract has a maximum value of PS1,500,000, however, no guarantee of work is given.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-190472fa-e75a-4bad-ae00-83fe881dbc71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8eeb611-ebd4-4c24-b54a-dbc41ad7c046
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 5 Sep 2028 3-4 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
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Business Services & Products Category
Contact Email
business.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT42 2HS
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Ballee and Harryville
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ARTHUR COX

CARSON MCDOWELL

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN

TUGHANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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