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Legal Support for the Universal Support Grants Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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23 May 2024 at 14:42

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21 May 2024 at 07:02

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02 May 2024 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for "Legal Support for the Universal Support Grants Programme" to DLA Piper UK Limited. The contract is for legal services with a value of £150,000. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th April 2024, and the contract period runs from 26th April 2024 to 25th April 2025. The location for the contract is in London, England, and it falls under the industry category of legal services.

This tender for legal support services offers an opportunity for large consultancy firms specializing in legal services to partner with the Department for Work and Pensions. Businesses with expertise in providing legal support for government programmes, particularly those related to employment and local authorities, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The process is at the award stage, indicating that the contract has been successfully awarded, presenting a potential avenue for business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Legal Support for the Universal Support Grants Programme

Notice Description

Contract for legal support on Universal Support, a programme of grants to clusters of local authorities (LAs) to deliver a local "supported employment" provision to support eligible economically inactive individuals to obtain and maintain employment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c053025-1ee9-4fa8-9424-4b644497fba3
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 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
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
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

DLA PIPER

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