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Legal Advice and Support Services for EWS Intervention

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process pertains to the contract titled "Legal Advice and Support Services for EWS Intervention," awarded by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). This contract falls under the legal services category and is located in England. The procurement method utilised was selective, following a mini competition under the CCS Legal Services Panel Agreement (RM3787). The contract, valued at £3.9 million, commenced on 12 April 2021 and will conclude on 11 April 2023, with a potential extension of an additional 12 months. This tender reached its end date for submissions on 23 March 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses offering legal services, particularly those with expertise in government policy, housing, and planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable, allowing them to contribute to the External Wall Systems Intervention programme and establishing a foothold in the public sector. Legal firms that can navigate government frameworks and have prior experience in similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities in this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advice and Support Services for EWS Intervention

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. MHCLG is responsible for Government policy relating to housing, planning and building, local growth, local government, integration and community cohesion. Its job is to create great places to live and work right across the country. MHCLG requires for Legal services to support the External Wall Systems Intervention programme. This contract has been awarded following a mini competition under the CCS Legal Services Panel Agreement (RM3787). The contract is awarded for an initial period of 12 months with the option to extend for 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/442723f9-38c1-4a78-93da-01345e069cae
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
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2021 - 11 Apr 2023 1-2 years
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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Chris Trelfa
Contact Email
commerical@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLAUGHTER AND MAY

Further Information

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