Planning

*** TEST Notice ***

MHCLG

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 15:46

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), pertains to the planned procurement of legal services with a focus on the works industry category. The procurement involves an open procedure that exceeds the threshold requirement, with its base in London at postal code SW1P 4DF. Notably, the procurement is at the planning stage, and the future notice is slated to be published by 24th April 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st December 2026. This procurement process offers opportunities to provide legal services across a broad geographical area including the UK and global territories.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector to expand their reach and showcase their capabilities in a significant government contract. While it is not deemed suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger legal firms with experience in public sector contracts could find this a lucrative opportunity. Participating in this procurement process can enhance a company's portfolio and provide long-term growth prospects through potential future collaborations with governmental organisations. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, allowing well-qualified firms to vie for the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

*** TEST Notice ***

Notice Description

Test

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e62d859-62e3-4d07-ad52-678aa6c81386
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac715226-e3f3-4b08-b102-bf632104a3a6
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHCLG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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