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Infected Blood Response - Legal experts

CABINET OFFICE

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17 May 2024 at 13:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for the "Infected Blood Response - Legal experts" contract, classified under the legal services industry (CPV 79100000). The contract, awarded via a direct award through the CCS Legal Services Panel (RM6179), involves providing legal advice services for the Infected Blood response. This procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd February 2024 until 31st December 2024, including an optional six-month extension. The contract, primarily situated in Nottingham (postal code NG2 1BJ), has a minimum guaranteed value of £123,000, with a total potential value of £323,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in public health legal advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for such contracts, although the current supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, is a large-scale legal firm. Participating in this contract can enhance a firm's portfolio and establish a robust relationship with the Cabinet Office, which could lead to further opportunities within government procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Infected Blood Response - Legal experts

Notice Description

Direct Award through CCS Legal Services Panel (RM6179). Initial three (3) month contract with a guaranteed value of PS123,000 to provide legal advice services to the Infected Blood response. Optional six (6) month extension with an additional value of PS200,000.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d461076-cb4a-40c3-b93f-f4a0cf62b7d3
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
£323,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

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