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Employment Investigation - QC Fees

HS2

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02 Feb 2022 at 11:14

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Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd, located at Two Snowhill, Snowhill Queensway, Birmingham, is seeking a supplier to provide legal support services related to an Employment Investigation - QC Fees. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation services category (CPV code 79110000) and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The procurement process is complete, with the award made on 8th October 2021 for a contract valued at £41,905, which commenced on 1st December 2020 and concluded on 30th June 2021. The relevant postal code for delivery is B4 6GA in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal advisory services, to engage with a leading organisation in the infrastructure sector. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this tender include larger legal firms with expertise in employment law, particularly those experienced in handling complex legal investigations. The awarded contract to Old Square Chambers indicates a precedent for established suppliers, but opportunities for other firms may arise in future procurements from HS2 Ltd, allowing for business expansion and increased visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Employment Investigation - QC Fees

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd require a suitable supplier to deliver legal support services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e0b8171-5449-4050-b600-90392b5739e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48e28ed-e9f5-48b9-8ede-5af271f7832c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,905 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,905 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 months
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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLD SQUARE CHAMBERS

Further Information

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