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Legal Panel Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department (GLD) invites participation in a selective tender for the provision of Legal Panel Services, under the contract titled "Legal Panel Services" (Tender ID: GLD063 2024). This procurement, falling under the CPV classification 79100000 (Legal Services), is to support legal panel-related services within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which involved a call-off from a framework agreement, concluded with the award on 6th December 2024. The contract duration is set from 11th December 2024 to 12th February 2025, with a total value of GBP 40,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), to engage with a reputable government department. The selected supplier, DWF Law LLP, highlights the scale of businesses suitable for similar opportunities. Competitive businesses specialising in legal services can benefit from visibility and potential future engagements with government departments through such framework agreements. This structured procurement approach, which ensures compliance and streamlined service delivery, is ideal for companies aiming to expand their governmental client base.

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Notice Title

Legal Panel Services

Notice Description

This contract is for the delivery legal panel related services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4cf97554-70b5-495e-a5cf-9952cb62b26d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e37e6ede-244b-44e2-a75c-e550b5a75adb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2024 - 12 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

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