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Award of Property Legal Services Contract - project_20300 - DWP Estates Property Legal Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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15 Dec 2020 at 08:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) awarding a contract for property legal services under the title "Award of Property Legal Services Contract - project_20300 - DWP Estates Property Legal Services." This contract, valued at £1,000,094, falls within the legal services category of the business services industry and encompasses locations including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories. The procurement method used was selective, via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service framework RM3786 General Legal Advice Services, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2018 and concluding on 28th February 2021.

This tender presents growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in property law, who have the capability to participate in government contracts. Businesses that can navigate framework agreements and provide comprehensive legal services tailored to the needs of public sector clients, especially in relation to property and estates, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the DWP’s strong presence, firms that demonstrate expertise in legal advisory services for large-scale projects may find substantial opportunities within future procurements of similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Property Legal Services Contract - project_20300 - DWP Estates Property Legal Services

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is being conducted as a further competition via the Crown Commercial Service framework RM3786 General Legal Advice Services. The further competition will establish a Call-Off Contract for the provision of property related legal services and is being managed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-290d06d2-509f-4e06-b59e-68456c699986
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3839d1-b7a1-4ca2-a699-de00ac58328b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,094 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,094 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 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
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4EP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UKMEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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