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Legal Services to support the Contact Centre Modernisation Programme - Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded the contract for "Legal Services to support the Contact Centre Modernisation Programme" to DWF Law LLP. This procurement falls under the industry category of legal services and was executed through a call-off from the CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice Services. The contract, valued at GBP 40,000, commenced on 11 October 2024 and is set to conclude on 25 September 2025. The main delivery address is in Leeds, LS2 7UA, England, and services are extended to various regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and worldwide.

This contract offers businesses specialising in legal services a valuable opportunity to engage with a significant government department, the Department for Work and Pensions. The selective procurement method indicates it is suited for capable and established SMEs, excluding VCSEs. Firms looking to expand their portfolio with government clients and secure continuous work in the public sector would find this tender particularly attractive. The involvement in such a high-profile programme can enhance industry reputation and potentially lead to further opportunities within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services to support the Contact Centre Modernisation Programme - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Legal Services to support the Contact Centre Modernisation Programme - Awarded Contract. Additional information: Direct Award through CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice Services. project_26574, ecm_12208

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-508a6d96-569e-4ba5-8069-679e160f7d85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54906b02-7554-4779-8de8-cd31199206c6
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
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 25 Sep 2025 6-12 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

Further Information

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