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GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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30 Apr 2021 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department is seeking legal services related to TUPE and pensions through the procurement titled "GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services." This contract has been awarded following a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework (Reference RM3786). The contract, valued at £35,000, has a duration from 26th March 2021 to 25th March 2022, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The services will be delivered in London, UK, and the selection was made based on the supplier's extensive experience in public sector legal concerns.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in TUPE regulations, pensions, and public procurement law. Firms capable of demonstrating expertise in managing the complexities of public sector employment laws and legal frameworks will be well-positioned to compete. The direct award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP indicates that the Government Legal Department values suppliers with a strong grasp of legal provisions and practical implementation strategies, making this a prime opportunity for legal practitioners to potentially step into this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services

Notice Description

The Customer Government Legal Department (GLD) has followed the call-off procedure for the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework Agreement (Reference RM3786) and has awarded this Legal Services Contract to the Supplier Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP by way of Direct Award. The Supplier has extensive experience of all aspects of TUPE and how it operates in the public sector including New Fair Deal, COSOP, public procurement issues, state aid and Best Value, hence the reason for the Direct Award. This Call-Off Contract can be extended for a further 12 month Term from 26th March 2022 until 25th March 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58edf1b3-4601-47cc-9be2-51e68232cacf
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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