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Horizon Conviction Redress Scheme- Case Advisors

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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02 Sep 2024 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for the Horizon Conviction Redress Scheme- Case Advisors, which involves the provision of expert legal advice on claim amounts for postmaster claimants. The contract was procured through the Crown Commercial Services Legal Services Panel framework using a selective method, namely a call-off from a framework agreement. The industry category for this procurement falls under legal services, with a contract value amounting to £9.5 million. The services will be delivered in London, United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 8th August 2024 to 30th November 2027. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27th June 2024, and the official award notice was published on 2nd September 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing expert advisory on complex legal matters involving significant financial values. With a substantial contract value of £9.5 million, SMEs are encouraged to engage as the procurement explicitly supports their participation. Such opportunities can bolster the business growth of well-suited firms by securing a long-term, high-value contract, thereby enhancing their portfolio and expertise in high-stakes legal advisory services.

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Notice Title

Horizon Conviction Redress Scheme- Case Advisors

Notice Description

The provision of expert legal advice to the Department on claim amounts for postmaster claimants, to support the delivery of fair and swift redress to those postmasters claimants eligible under the Horizons Convictions Redress Scheme. This contract was procured under the Crown Commercial Services Legal Services Panel framework through a further competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3adbf8fe-0717-463a-afc2-18ab8f471d1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42cb4d61-34e7-440f-a3fa-75b2bd538724
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
SME
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
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 3-4 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

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