Award

Legal Advice

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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Award

04 Nov 2021 at 14:48

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Business Energy and Industrial Strategy as the buying organisation, which recently awarded a contract titled "Legal Advice" within the legal services industry. This contract, valued at £2,000,000, is part of a direct procurement method executed through a single tender action. The procurement stage has moved to the Award phase, following the contract's effective date starting from 25th October 2021 through to 24th October 2022. The contract was officially published on 4th November 2021, following its completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in public sector consultancy, particularly those experienced in issues related to vaccine taskforces. While the contract has been awarded to Clifford Chance LLP, other legal service providers capable of delivering similar specialised advice may find future prospects in related contracts. Companies that excel in navigating governmental frameworks and can provide thorough legal support are well-positioned to compete in upcoming procurements within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice

Notice Description

Vaccine Taskforce Legal Advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b69fd52-c42a-4da2-9908-591535c37562
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7583d7a8-b052-4db0-ab90-14aec5d5e86c
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2021 - 24 Oct 2022 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIFFORD CHANCE

Further Information

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