Award

Contract for Legal Services for the Procurement of IT Operational Services.

LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

15 Aug 2024 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract valued at £125,000 to Shoosmiths LLP to provide legal services in support of their IT operational services procurement. Classified under the CPV code 72000000 (IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support), this contract involved a direct award procurement method and encompasses the procurement and commercial activities domain. The contract started on 13th August 2024 and will run until 12th February 2026. The relevant activities will be located in England, United Kingdom. This award was finalised on 12th August 2024 and officially published on 15th August 2024.

This procurement contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for law firms specialising in IT services. Firms with capabilities in consulting, software development, and continuous support could benefit from exploring such contracts, even though this particular contract is awarded to a large firm, Shoosmiths LLP. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find similar opportunities beneficial, as there may be future tenders with similar requirements that could be suitable for them. The scope and duration of the contract suggest a stable partnership with the potential for substantial engagement in long-term projects.

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Notice Title

Contract for Legal Services for the Procurement of IT Operational Services.

Notice Description

Award of a contract to provide legal support and guidance for the procurement and commercial activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3e894577-cdfe-4318-b021-2a10d05da727
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e91a9ce-d4a2-4177-9f86-b6d97a82f385
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2024 - 12 Feb 2026 1-2 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
LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steven Campbell
Contact Email
steven.campbell@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1522

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN1 1YL
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Carholme
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHOOSMITHS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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