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Industrial Relations Advice

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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11 Jul 2025 at 07:16

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02 Jul 2025 at 11:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, located in London, recently completed a procurement process titled "Industrial Relations Advice" under the category of legal services. This procurement involved the provision of legal advice on industrial relations within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as GLD047 2024, was processed via a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 13th November 2024, with the contract commencing on 14th November 2024 and running until 13th October 2026. The procurement status is marked as complete, and the award was updated on 11th July 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large legal firms like Addleshaw Goddard LLP, which secured the contract valued at £100,000. The focus on industrial relations advice suggests an opportunity for firms specialising in legal services to enhance their portfolio in the public sector, particularly those that are capable of managing framework agreements and selective procurement processes. Although the contract is not specifically aimed at VCSEs, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can still benefit, as the procurement process is suitable for them, indicating the potential for dynamic and adaptable law firms to engage in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Industrial Relations Advice

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice on industrial relations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-27304a9c-0c3d-4e9b-bada-81ff292de045
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74917e20-1d5a-4ed3-a052-fa5f63ba4f03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 13 Oct 2026 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Stephen Newton
Contact Email
stephen.newton@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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