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Commercial Law Group, HO - Hours Bank

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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29 Jan 2024 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has procured services under the title "Commercial Law Group, HO - Hours Bank" for legal services in the London region, United Kingdom. The procurement process, identified by GLD045 2023, used a selective call-off from a framework agreement and has been completed. The contract period started on 15th August 2023 and will end on 15th February 2024. The total contract value is £30,000. Key dates include the tender period end on 26th July 2023 and the award date on 26th July 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process was suitable for SMEs and targeted the legal services category. With a clear timeframe and a defined budget, firms specializing in commercial law can anticipate structured business growth through a partnership with a prestigious government entity like the Government Legal Department. Suppliers like Burgess Salmon LLP, a large legal firm, have already been awarded, indicating an excellent opportunity for experienced and capable legal service providers.

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Notice Title

Commercial Law Group, HO - Hours Bank

Notice Description

Commercial Law Group (CLG) Home Office hours bank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b406c3e-dc86-4f2c-803a-5839d44f389c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14342dca-2404-4a40-a283-3ec717ba738d
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
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2023 - 15 Feb 2024 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGESS SALMON

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