Award

Legal Services Framework

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2025 at 09:22

Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Ltd, situated in London, has finalised the procurement process for a comprehensive Legal Services Framework valued at £9,500,000. The framework, classified under the CPV code 79100000, encompasses various lots including Development and Major Projects, Conveyancing and Contracts, Housing Management, Governance and Finance, and Employment and Pensions. This agreement, established through a Restricted Procedure, will span four years from 16 December 2024 to 15 December 2028, without extension options. The awarded suppliers include Capsticks Solicitors LLP, Clarke Willmott LLP, Devonshires Solicitors, TLT Solicitors, Trowers & Hamlins LLP, Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, Forbes Solicitors, Ashfords LLP, and Weightmans LLP.

This framework presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms involved in the legal sector, especially those specialising in the specified lots. Given its high value and the high-profile nature of The Guinness Partnership Ltd, this contract can significantly enhance the market presence and industry standing of the participating legal firms. Both large firms and SMEs capable of delivering specialised legal services can benefit from this framework, which prioritises high-quality legal advice and support across critical business areas.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnership Limited is seeking to procure a Framework Agreement through a Restricted Procedure for Legal Services to provide advice and support across a variety of business areas that are broken down into various lots which are detailed below. For details of the services provided in each lot, please refer to the specification document provided as part of this procurement process, available as stated in section I.3. The Framework will last for four years with no options to extend for any further periods. * Lot 1 - Development and Major Projects * Lot 2 - Conveyancing and Contracts * Lot 3 - Housing Management * Lot 4 - Governance and Finance * Lot 5 - Employment and Pensions Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2efb4c4f-2d9e-44c9-9726-38a0e8d23424
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c59d8cd-ad2f-4ba8-ab93-19c5e34a8eff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3FG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS

ASHFORDS

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

CLARKE WILLMOTT

DEVONSHIRES SOLICITORS

FORBES SOLICITORS

TLT SOLICITORS

TROWERS & HAMLINS

WEIGHTMANS

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