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legal services

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Award

06 Oct 2024 at 17:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "legal services" conducted by Post Office Limited has reached the award stage. Classified under the Legal Services industry category (CPV code 79100000), this contract involves the provision of legal services support within the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to PINSENT MASONS LLP on 20th September 2024, with a contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 28th March 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, reflecting a targeted approach for specialist services. The approximate value of the contract is £177,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly large legal firms, to foster growth through substantial service provision to a national entity like the Post Office. Firms specialising in comprehensive legal services will find this opportunity appealing due to its scope and duration. While the current contract does not suit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large scale operations with robust legal expertise are well-suited to deliver on such high-value mandates. This procurement underscores the chance to strengthen business portfolios through association with major public sector clients.

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Notice Title

legal services

Notice Description

legal services support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4054cb27-8971-4dbf-a753-5c8c9ee8e04d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcedda53-49a7-4d68-87a9-f37fe5b0fd6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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