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Costs Lawyer Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Costs Lawyer Services" framework was initiated by the Crown Commercial Service and is aimed at providing legal services to the Public Sector in England and Wales. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 26 April 2019. The contract has a total value of £64 million and is structured into three lots, covering general costs law services, clinical negligence specialist services, and security clearance specialist services. The framework commenced on 6 August 2019 and is set to last for 24 months, with options for two additional extensions of 12 months each.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal sector. Businesses that specialise in costs law and have experience in providing services to public sector clients will be particularly well-suited to compete for the various lots of this framework. Participation can enhance market visibility and lead to long-term contracts with public authorities, thereby fostering expansion and increased revenue potential.

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Notice Title

Costs Lawyer Services

Notice Description

This Framework provides costs law services to the Public Sector as detailed in the Contract Notice Authorised Customer List. This Framework replaced the previous (expired) Law Costs Draftsman Services (RM1675). The policy drivers supporting the development and procurement of this Framework are: o Provide Buyers with a route to market compliant with EU regulations; o Offer a simplified agreement for both Buyers and Suppliers; o Be attractive to Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs); and o Achieve value for money. This Framework consists of 3 lots. Lot 1 - General Costs Law Services, Lot 2 - Clinical Negligence Specialist Services and Lot 3 - Security Clearance Specialist Services. The framework period is for 24 months with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Supplier will provide services to Buyers in the jurisdictional area of England & Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b6bc136-1720-416e-bdc5-a7682ac67137
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/903aedd5-0ef0-41f9-afa6-926bb38b40ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2019 - 6 Aug 2021 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
8
Supplier Names

ALTERNATIVE COSTS

HILL DICKINSON

HORWICH FARRELLY SOLICITORS

KENNEDYS

KEOGHS

PHOENIX LEGAL SERVICES

PLEXUS LAW

QM LEGAL COSTS SOLUTIONS

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