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Provision for providing Legal Services to the British High Commission in India

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Oct 2024 at 11:16

Tender

29 May 2024 at 08:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has concluded a competitive procurement process for the provision of legal services to the British High Commission in New Delhi, India. This tender, titled “Provision for providing Legal Services to the British High Commission in India”, falls under the industry category of Legal Services (CPV: 79100000). The process reached the award stage, with contracts commencing on 25th September 2024 and lasting until 24th September 2026, with the possibility of extension for up to two more years. The procurement utilised an open procedure below the threshold, having a value of £114,000. The services extend across a wide geographical area including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in delivering high-quality legal advice and litigation support to the British High Commission. Firms with Pan-India outreach are well-suited to compete, as the contract requires professional legal advice tailored to the Commission's needs and competitively priced services. The awarded suppliers, Associated Law Advisers, Areness Associates LLP, and Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, exemplify the calibre of businesses poised for success in this endeavour, providing a benchmark for future participants aiming for sustained business growth through such government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision for providing Legal Services to the British High Commission in India

Notice Description

The British High Commission, New Delhi intends to empanel through a competitive process one or more, legal firm(s) having Pan-India outreach to obtain legal advice and litigation related support. The objective of the legal firm(s) is to provide professional legal advice and representation of the highest quality, adapted to British High Commission's specific requirements and charge a consideration that is competitive in the local market and proves best value for money. The term shall commence on 25th September 2024 and the Expiry Date shall me 24th September 2026, unless extended or subject to early termination. This contract has the possibility of extension for upto two more years, subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59c8a02f-945d-4a7d-b758-4c77e191c98a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848bfad6-9675-4567-9660-6c51746ed4ba
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£114,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2024 - 24 Sep 2028 4-5 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
3
Supplier Names

ARENESS ASSOCIATES

ASSOCIATED LAW ADVISERS

CYRIL AMARCHAND MANGALDAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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