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CEFAS23-48 Contract for Specialist Legal Services

CEFAS

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11 Dec 2023 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization Cefas has awarded a contract for Specialist Legal Services. The procurement was for legal advisory services with a value of £150,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 4th December 2023 and lasts until 4th December 2027. The tender period ended on 20th September 2023.

This tender for Specialist Legal Services by Cefas presents business growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in marine law. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services for marine projects would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract's active status signals a recent successful bid, demonstrating opportunities within the marine legal services sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS23-48 Contract for Specialist Legal Services

Notice Description

Specialist Marine Legal Services to work with and support Cefas, Defra, and the Government Legal Department (GLD) to deliver and shape a project business case supporting the renewal/replacement of the RV Cefas Endeavour.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b9c57c6-b401-4b8d-abff-d4d14166223e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241e1903-eb58-43fc-81dd-5302aec100a3
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2023 - 4 Dec 2027 4-5 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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