Tender

GB-West Yorks / London: RFI 001739 Legal Advice Services Framework

THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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Tender

08 Mar 2022 at 09:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Library is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) to seek market insights regarding a framework for Legal Advice Services, referenced as RFI 001739. This procurement, classified under legal services, is currently in the planning stage with an open procedure as the method. Key dates include a submission deadline for interested parties by 12 noon on 1st April 2022, and the anticipated contract period is from 3rd October 2022 to 30th September 2026, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The services are required to be delivered across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector, allowing them to engage in a framework arrangement designed to provide ongoing legal advice services. Businesses that can showcase their expertise in this area and offer competitive service proposals will find this RFI an excellent platform for future collaboration with a prominent institution such as The British Library. Engaging at this early stage may allow firms to better tailor their services to meet the Library's requirements and positioning themselves advantageously for potential selection in the subsequent tender phase.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-West Yorks / London: RFI 001739 Legal Advice Services Framework

Notice Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Legal Advice Services Framework RFI Ref 001739 Purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) The British Library is seeking market information to inform the future procurement of a framework arrangement for the provision of legal advice services. The British Library views this RFI process as one potential route to inform the future procurement of the services described. The information gathered under this RFI may be used to evaluate potential suppliers and service offers and produce a shortlist for invitation to tender. At this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise scope of the framework arrangement or the procurement route to be followed. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. Responses to this RFI should be submitted by the deadline of 12 noon on Friday 1st April 2022 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b6b8cee-5ba8-4542-8adc-f45178da22f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe3c2fe-2176-40a5-8ddb-7d58c5da52c3
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
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DB
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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