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Provision of Legal Advice and Services (RM6179)

POST OFFICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Advice and Services (RM6179)" as part of a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £1,800,000, falls under the legal services category and pertains to complex disputes and urgent matters. The award process identified Ashurst LLP as the supplier, with the contract covering the period from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2027. The procurement was carefully structured to accommodate the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the United Kingdom, ensuring alignment with the procurement objectives set by the Post Office, headquartered in London.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in complex legal issues. By securing a government contract of this nature, companies can enhance their reputational standing, expand their client base, and increase their expertise in handling high-profile matters. SMEs with expertise in complex disputes and the ability to offer specialised legal services are well-suited to explore similar opportunities, leveraging the experience and visibility gained through participation in a framework agreement. Such engagements can pave the way for long-term business development and entry into further public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice and Services (RM6179)

Notice Description

Call off from Lot 2 of RM6179 for services relating to Complex Disputes and Complex or Urgent Matters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4ed8ca16-0a29-4075-ad36-6d654939ef35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6200a0-e913-49b4-a3ef-3daf27d19d10
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
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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