Award

Provision of Costs Lawyer Services for GLD

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT : ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

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Award

11 Mar 2020 at 10:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department: Attorney General's Office is conducting the procurement process for the "Provision of Costs Lawyer Services for GLD," classified under legal services. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 16th December 2019 to 15th December 2021. The procurement method used is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 2nd April 2019. This procurement involves delivery addresses across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for law firms specialising in cost lawyer services, particularly those with large-scale capabilities. Businesses experienced in legal service provision, especially those familiar with government contracts, will be well-positioned to compete for services vital to the Government Legal Department. The awarded contract currently resides with Horwich Farrelly Solicitors, indicating a competitive environment for similar legal service providers aiming to expand their footprint within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Costs Lawyer Services for GLD

Notice Description

For more information please see attached documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35795ac4-a4fa-4579-93f0-20fc1a2fa8cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114a3c07-f785-444e-8ad0-0b09b9f4b3d9
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2021 2-3 years
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 : ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Government Legal Department : Attorney General's Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORWICH FARELLY SOLICITORS

Further Information

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