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ESMCP Legal Services

HOME OFFICE

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11 Mar 2025 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal services for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP) for 2025/2026. This tender falls under the industry category of legal advisory services (CPV code 79111000). The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 1st March 2025 and ends on 28th February 2026. The procurement process concluded with the award announcement on 28th February 2025, and the awarded contract was published on 11th March 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal advisory services, particularly large firms that can manage extensive legal requirements for mobile communications projects. Although not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, the contract value of £3,637,000 represents a significant business growth opportunity. Competing in selective procurement processes such as this can enhance business reputation and open doors to future government contracts in similar high-value and specialised industry sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESMCP Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme for 2025 / 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1dfbc9b2-d863-427c-9a37-856d6c4b364d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92ba3431-e1af-4aaf-b7e1-2ccca40f1f4c
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,637,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,637,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
esmcpsupplier@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9EX
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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