Award

Legal counsel for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP)

7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Award

27 Oct 2025 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process is managed by 7 Force Commercial Services, based in Northfleet, England. It concerns the provision of legal services for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP), classified under the CPV code 79100000. The process concluded with an award, following a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the CCS RM6240 Legal Services framework. The contract, valued at £30,000, commenced on 1st November 2025 and will run until 30th April 2026, with services delivered to the postal code CM2 6DA.

Opportunities for business growth arise from the need for legal expertise related to infrastructure projects. The procurement process indicates suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), providing a valuable entry point for such businesses to showcase their capabilities in a high-stakeslegal environment. The awarded contract went to GOWLING WLG (LLP), a large-scale supplier, highlighting the competitive nature of this segment and the potential for SMEs to build partnerships or expand their services to compete effectively in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Legal counsel for a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project (NSIP)

Notice Description

This contract has been awarded. It was a direct award from the CCS RM6240 Legal Services framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-534791a9-5705-402e-b257-f150c086806a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d106cc5-6b42-42f0-8ec0-934858ae59f1
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 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
7 FORCE COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHFLEET
Postcode
DA11 8BD
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gravesham
Electoral Ward
Northfleet & Springhead
Westminster Constituency
Gravesham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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