Planning

Market Engagement For Department for Work and Pensions Property Legal Services 3 (PLS3)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Planning

30 Jan 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiated a market engagement process for the upcoming procurement of Property Legal Services 3 (PLS3). This engagement is an early stage of the tender process, inviting organisations to express their interest and capabilities in delivering property legal services. The industry category for this procurement is legal services (CPV code 79100000), and it encompasses a wide range of geographical locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The planning stage is currently active, with the key engagement end date set for 19th February 2025. The DWP, located at Caxton House, Tothill Street, London, is spearheading this procurement effort.

This market engagement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for legal firms with expertise in property legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to support diverse business types. Engaging in this process can provide businesses with insights into future tender requirements and position them favourably for the eventual contract award. The procurement method involves early engagement to gauge market interest and capacity, which is a crucial step before the formal tendering process begins.

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Notice Title

Market Engagement For Department for Work and Pensions Property Legal Services 3 (PLS3)

Notice Description

The Department for Work and Pensions (the "Department") awarded a contract for Properly Legal Services in 2022, and this contract is due to expire in 2025. It is anticipated that a new contract is likely to be procured in due course, therefore the Department will be initiating market engagement activity and are keen to invite organisations with the capability and capacity to deliver Property Legal Services to express their interest in this potential upcoming opportunity. Please see attached document for full details of the notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e937c7e2-5ee4-45a4-9bce-2f6eafb65792
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

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