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RBGKEW1401 Legal Advice on Public Sector Procurement

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW

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01 Apr 2025 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, has completed the procurement process for contract RBGKEW1401, titled "Legal Advice on Public Sector Procurement." This tender, classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services, sought a specialist law firm to provide expert legal advice to ensure compliance with both the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2024. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £20,000, began on 25th February 2025 and will run until 24th February 2026, with the services to be delivered in Richmond, England. The contract was awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LPP, with the award date being 10th February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms experienced in legal advisory services, benefiting those capable of providing detailed and compliant legal advice on public procurement processes. Companies with expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks and offering tailored legal solutions will find this beneficial. While larger firms may be primed for such extensive advisory roles, smaller specialised legal practices also stand to gain by demonstrating their niche capabilities in public sector compliance and procurement law.

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Notice Title

RBGKEW1401 Legal Advice on Public Sector Procurement

Notice Description

As part of a term contract with a specialist law firm, service provision for expert legal advice, on a case-by-case, basis on all stages of the procurement process, ensuring full compliance with both the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015) and the Procurement Act 2024 (PA24). Framework information LUPC Legal Services Framework, ref. PFB5069LU, LOT4 - One Stop Shop - direct award

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33a57b05-f7dc-4871-8421-9499cbc3ec02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69d3e91d-fcd0-4992-8084-69ea0b6dbf10
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2026 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
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 3AE
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU LPP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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