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DBS General Legal Services

HOME OFFICE

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03 Feb 2025 at 16:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has awarded a contract for DBS General Legal Services, classified under the industry category of legal services, with the CPV code 79100000. This procurement process, which began in the tender stage, has now reached the award stage, with DLA Piper being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, runs from 18th May 2023 to 30th November 2025. The services are to be delivered to various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 17th May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those large firms capable of handling extensive contracts across multiple jurisdictions. Firms looking to expand their service portfolio and participate in governmental legal frameworks would find this type of contract highly beneficial. The procurement, managed by the Home Office, highlights potential growth for companies in delivering specialised legal assistance for public sector needs.

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Notice Title

DBS General Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-198cfcb6-5275-45a4-bd7e-10ee332c2704
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb110f4-225a-40ae-bec1-1d11d38208c5
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
Not specified
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
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 May 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 2-3 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9QJ
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
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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