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Property and Planning Legal Services

HS2

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20 Dec 2024 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

HS2 has completed the procurement process for the provision of Property and Planning Legal Services, under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000). The procurement, which was conducted via a further competition on the Crown Commercial Services RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework Agreement Lot 1a, concluded with the award on 2 December 2024. Contracts have been awarded to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP and Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP. The contract value is £500,000, and services are to be provided from 1 January 2025 until 31 December 2025. Relevant delivery locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in property and planning law. Large-scale legal firms capable of delivering comprehensive services across multiple regions will find this an ideal contract to enhance their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might also explore sub-contracting or partnership opportunities with the awarded suppliers. The structured procurement via a call-off from a framework agreement ensures streamlined operations and compliance, bolstering business credibility and market reach.

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Notice Title

Property and Planning Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of Property and Planning Legal Services to HS2 Ltd. The contracts were procured via a further competition on Crown Commercial Services RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework Agreement Lot 1a

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3911950-8cf1-4ebf-8d33-84a0fbb97b96
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GOWLING WLG (UK

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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