Tender

Costs Lawyer Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

04 Apr 2019 at 09:31

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29 Mar 2019 at 14:15

Tender

28 Mar 2019 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently managing a public procurement process for 'Costs Lawyer Services', which falls under the legal services category. This framework, designated RM6137*, aims to supply costs law services to the public sector across England and Wales over a 24-month period, with an option for two 12-month extensions. The tender period for submissions will close on 26 April 2019, and the total estimated value for the contract is £64 million. The procurement method is open, which complies with EU regulations and aims to facilitate a simple agreement attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for law firms and service providers specialising in legal cost recovery, clinical negligence, and security clearance services. The framework is designed with SME engagement in mind, offering a competitive edge for smaller, agile firms capable of delivering specialised services efficiently. Companies positioned within the legal services sector that are looking to expand their clientele in the public sector should consider bidding for this contract.

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Notice Title

Costs Lawyer Services

Notice Description

This Framework will provide costs law services to the Public Sector as detailed in the Contract Notice Authorised Customer List. This Framework replaces the previous (expired) Law Costs Draftsman Services (RM1675). The policy drivers supporting the development and procurement of this Framework are to: o Provide Buyers with a route to market compliant with EU regulations; o Offer a simplified agreement for both Buyers and Suppliers; o Be attractive to Small-Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs); and o Achieve value for money. This Framework will consist of 3 lots. Lot 1 - General Costs Law Services, lot 2 - Clinical Negligence Specialist Services and lot 3 - Security Clearance Specialist Services. The framework will be established for 24 months with option to extend for 2 periods of 12 months. The Supplier shall provide services to Buyers in the jurisdictional area of England & Wales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69f28819-4195-42f1-965a-53e4a2510dae
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£64,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2019 - 4 Aug 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

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