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Marples v Secretary of State for Education

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process titled "Marples v Secretary of State for Education," under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). This tender addresses losses due to alleged negligence and misfeasance connected to a failed share sale in an apprenticeship training business. The location for the delivery is London with postal code SW1H 9GL. The procurement followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the contract period from 19 March 2024 to 8 August 2025, with the tender period ending on 14 March 2024. The total value of the contract is GBP 5665.41. The tender has progressed to the award stage, with Altlaw EDiscovery Limited selected as the supplier.

Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in addressing negligence and misfeasance claims, will find growth opportunities in such contracts. Large-scale legal firms like Altlaw EDiscovery Limited, which bring substantial resources and experience, are best suited for this type of selective procurement process. This tender provides a significant opportunity to engage with governmental legal departments, paving the way for potential future collaborations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Marples v Secretary of State for Education

Notice Description

Claimants allege losses plus interest and costs in respect of alleged negligence, negligent misstatement and misfeasance in public office in relation to a failed sale of shares in an apprenticeship training business.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909c149b-e257-4c11-ab9c-4c0340263920
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,665 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,665 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2024 - 8 Aug 2025 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Humi Asif
Contact Email
humi.asif@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07950629024

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALTLAW EDISCOVERY

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