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Legal Services Framework Agreement (2022)

Gambling Commission

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has completed the procurement process for a Legal Services Framework Agreement titled "Legal Services Framework Agreement (2022)," classified under the CPV code 79100000 (Legal services). The framework, with a total value estimate of £8,300,000, commenced on 14 February 2023 and will continue until 13 February 2027. This agreement includes eight law firms and barristers' chambers providing legal support in administrative, public, regulatory, and gambling law, particularly related to National Lottery conduct. The open procedure was used for this above-threshold procurement, and the services are to be delivered across the United Kingdom.

This framework presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly in SME law firms and counsel chambers. Businesses involved in administrative, public, regulatory, and gambling law will find this framework advantageous for expanding their reach and expertise within the public sector. Additionally, the flexibility in the forecasted spend allows for a greater potential workload based on actual requirements, making it an attractive contract for established firms capable of scaling their services in response to the Gambling Commission’s needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework Agreement (2022)

Notice Description

Award of Framework Agreement for provision of Legal Services to a mix of 8 x law firms/barristers' chambers who are able to provide legal advice and support specifically in the areas of administrative and public law, regulatory law and gambling law advice (including advice on the conduct of the National Lottery under the third & fourth National Lottery licence) as well as more general legal advice and support. The contract document makes it clear 'that it is difficult to predict the total value of work that will be let under this framework' and further advises 'Overall spend could be significantly higher or lower depending on our actual requirements'. This notice has been updated to show our revised spending forecast up to Feb 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2005eb5b-f8ca-4361-8b8a-87adf1dbcc08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1c98337-2807-46d8-a1c1-ccdd82c142a8
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£8,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2023 - 13 Feb 2027 4-5 years
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
Gambling Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Cornerstone

DAC Beachcroft LLP

TLT LLP

11 Kings Bench Walk Chambers

39 Essex Chambers

Further Information

Notice Documents

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