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Provision of Legal Advisors for Project Blackthorn

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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15 Oct 2020 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is seeking to contract Legal Advisors for its Project Blackthorn, in the legal services industry category. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and the procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 10th July 2020 and will conclude on 30th November 2020. The tender was completed with Ashurst LLP as the awarded supplier, and the procurement award was published on 15th October 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services. Companies with expertise in providing legal advice for governmental projects would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with a proven track record in similar projects. Businesses should consider the strategic advantage of being involved in public sector assignments, which can enhance their profile and create additional contract opportunities in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advisors for Project Blackthorn

Notice Description

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial strategy has a requirement for Legal Advisors to provide advice in relation to Project Blackthorn.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/735425ab-7fd8-4ebf-aa67-a2c28106bb11
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 1-6 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 BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

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