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Government Legal Department Legal Advice

HS2

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15 Oct 2021 at 07:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the HS2 as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Government Legal Department Legal Advice" for legal services classified under CPV code 79100000. This contract, valued at £80,000, is aimed at providing ad hoc legal services and is part of a larger procurement initiative. The contract period began on 29th March 2019 and is set to conclude on 28th March 2023. The award was officially made on 22nd March 2019, and though the tender process has completed, the implications of this contract remain relevant for future opportunities in the industry.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those offering specialised legal advice and consulting. While this specific contract was secured through a single tender action, future tenders by HS2 or similar entities may provide openings for law firms and legal practitioners, especially SMEs and firms with innovative legal solutions. Companies with a robust understanding of public sector legal requirements and those adept at delivering niche services will be well-positioned to compete in upcoming tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Government Legal Department Legal Advice

Notice Description

Contract awarded to the Government Legal Department for a period of 4 years for ad hoc legal services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2105beb2-a455-4120-b4f6-27dad8556da3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081ddf9-3939-49c0-84dc-925e53e66ca2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2023 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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