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General Legal Advice Services

FCO SERVICES

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16 Jan 2019 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, which is based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. They are seeking General Legal Advice Services under a selective procurement method, specifically through a competitive dialogue process. The initial tender period concluded on 19th November 2018, while the awarded contract has a duration from 20th November 2018 to 28th February 2020. The total contract value awarded is £50,000. The industry category for this procurement is classified as Legal advisory services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal advisory services to expand their business and secure a contract with a reputable government agency. Companies able to offer general legal advice and support may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those with a track record of working in public sector legal issues. Such partnerships can prove beneficial for smaller firms looking to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships within the public procurement arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Legal Advice Services

Notice Description

General Legal Advice Services - Call off from FCO Services Contract XLY373/005/17 Additional information: N/A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4998535c-700f-400e-8169-76e58f055386
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b554b1f-5808-446c-a580-c82fc32286bc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 1-2 years
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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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