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Legal Services for dispute resolution arising from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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27 Jul 2023 at 08:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for Legal Services related to dispute resolution from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement. The value of the contract is £2,000,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, and it involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from June 30, 2023, to May 27, 2024. The award was published on June 13, 2023, with the tender period closing on June 13, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions in resolving disputes related to the FAS procurement. Businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly in dispute resolution, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Leeds, England, has opted for a selective procurement method. The contract duration allows the awarded supplier, Mills & Reeve LLP, an opportunity for sustained engagement until May 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for dispute resolution arising from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Legal Services for dispute resolution arising from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract. Using CCS Framework Legal Services Panel RM6179, Lot 1 General Legal Advice and Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-41bebaa2-1378-482b-8a96-394ad49b5c17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a457d4-d30f-4e8d-9c30-782a5142207c
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
SME
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 27 May 2024 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

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