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Estates - Legal Services - FTU Project - AWARD

CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY

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29 Jul 2024 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has concluded the procurement process for the "Estates - Legal Services - FTU Project," awarding the contract to Shoosmiths LLP. This procurement falls under the category of legal services, with a focus on Specialist Estates Legal services. The contracting took place through a direct award, facilitated by RM6240, with the contract period commencing on 16th July 2024 and ending on 15th January 2025. This award process was updated on 31st July 2025, indicating its completion and active status. The contract value is £50,000, and the services are to be delivered across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and various British overseas territories.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in niche legal services, particularly within the estates and infrastructure sectors. Although not available for SMEs or VCSEs, larger organisations with a strong legal background in public sector services will find this contract beneficial for establishing long-term relationships with governmental bodies. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses aiming to expand into broader geographic areas, including Europe and other global regions, will also gain substantial exposure and potential growth through this project.

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Notice Title

Estates - Legal Services - FTU Project - AWARD

Notice Description

CNC are direct awarding via RM6240 for Specialist Estates Legal services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-332be5ac-00e4-480d-8703-c37be0daeef1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e8443e-30fd-4060-a8b1-96cb08fd5694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 15 Jan 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOOSMITHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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