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Legal Services

UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Government Investments initiated a tender for "Legal Services related to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry" with a total contract value of £1,550,000. This procurement falls under the category of legal advisory and representation services, located in London, England. The tender period concluded on 23rd July 2021, and the contract commenced on 4th August 2021, running until 27th December 2023. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, leading to the award of the contract to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, as highlighted in the awarded contract notice published on 5th October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms in the legal sector, particularly those experienced in public sector legal services and complex inquiries. Businesses specialising in legal advisory, litigation, and dispute resolution might find this a promising avenue for expansion and collaboration, especially those capable of handling large-scale contracts and complex regulatory environments. Given the scale and duration of the contract, there is potential for firms to build long-term partnerships with UK Government Investments, thereby fostering business growth within governmental legal engagements.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

To provide legal advice and representation to UKGI in relation to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-56ce57f8-2b64-4f08-aea0-b3bd5a9656c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b98441-0000-461d-a8c2-63201fe1cd76
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,550,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2021 - 27 Dec 2023 2-3 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
UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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