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Legal Services for Universal Credit (UC) Strategic Contact Centre Services - Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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14 Apr 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for 'Legal Services for Universal Credit (UC) Strategic Contact Centre Services' valued at £195,000. This procurement took place under the selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS Framework RM 3786, specifically for general legal advice services. The contract commenced on 29 March 2021 and will run until 28 September 2022. The relevant tender period concluded on 25 March 2021.

This awarded contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in handling public sector contracts related to welfare and support services. Companies with expertise in strategic contact centre services and legal frameworks would particularly benefit from seeking similar tender opportunities within the public sector, helping them to expand their service offerings and engage with governmental organisations.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Universal Credit (UC) Strategic Contact Centre Services - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Legal Services for Universal Credit (UC) Strategic Contact Centre Services - Awarded Contract Notice Contract awarded through the CCS Framework RM 3786 - General Legal Advice Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-592c5f0a-87c8-4c55-8840-e3abe7a0fbb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81a02cff-2c74-4272-873a-aaa5aac018fb
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
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 28 Sep 2022 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
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
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

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