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Legal Interim - Enforcement

O F W A T

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10 Oct 2023 at 10:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Legal Interim - Enforcement" was awarded to ASHURST LLP by the buying organisation O F W A T. The procurement involved legal services under the main procurement category of services, with a contract value of £113,400. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action with a specific tender period ending on 14th September 2023 and a contract period running from 25th September 2023 to 31st March 2024 in Birmingham, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms specialising in enforcement, litigation and investigations work to engage in a direct procurement process with O F W A T. Businesses suited to compete should be able to comply with the contract period and deliver legal services within the specified location. The contract's value and scope make it particularly attractive for SMEs looking to secure a focused legal service contract under a straightforward procurement method.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Interim - Enforcement

Notice Description

Enforcement, litigation and investigations work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0d26c5e-54be-4fbb-9611-d25ff4a6db72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£113,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
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
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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