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IMA Legal Support Services

HOME OFFICE

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22 Nov 2024 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has completed a tender process for "IMA Legal Support Services" within the legal services industry, specifically addressing immigration accommodation. The procurement was conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement and has reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £2,443,500 GBP, ran from 15 November 2023 until 14 November 2024. The services were expected to be delivered across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The award was issued to Pinsent Masons LLP on 15 November 2023, with the award notice published on 22 November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large legal firms capable of providing comprehensive support in immigration-related legal services. Companies specialising in legal consulting and with the capacity to handle large-scale government contracts are well-suited to compete for such tenders. The substantial contract value suggests considerable involvement in procedural, advisory, and representation services, making this an attractive opportunity for firms looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Given the international scope of service delivery, firms with a broad geographical presence and expertise in immigration law will find this procurement particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

IMA Legal Support Services

Notice Description

Contract for Legal Services associated with Immigration Accommodation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50e898a4-b43c-498f-b868-eeac0e3aa480
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/090cf7d0-195b-4c2c-8569-1856eb8d2fc9
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
Not specified
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
£2,443,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,443,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Nov 2023 - 14 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

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