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Provision of Legal Services to DESNZ for GBE and other Arm's Length Bodies 2025 - 2027

DIVISION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Division has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal services to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) for Green Belt and other Arm's Length Bodies for the period 2025-2027. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP and classified under CPV code 79140000 (Legal advisory and information services), was conducted using a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period began on 10th April 2025 and will end on 1st April 2027, with services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for SMEs. Legal firms specialising in advisory and information services, particularly those with a robust track record in supporting government and arm's length bodies, will find this contract appealing. The winning supplier, Sharpe Pritchard LLP, exemplifies the type of large-scale legal practice well-suited to such a comprehensive service provision. Businesses looking to compete for similar contracts should emphasise their expertise in legal advisory services and their capability to deliver high-quality support to public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services to DESNZ for GBE and other Arm's Length Bodies 2025 - 2027

Notice Description

Provision of legal services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c601fcb-a03b-4800-a4fc-54748723faa2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2027b04b-2533-4f80-b0e4-703636a008fa
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information 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
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 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
DIVISION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HP
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

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