Award

Costs Lawyer Services

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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Award

31 Mar 2021 at 12:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has completed the procurement process for "Costs Lawyer Services" as part of the legal services industry, with a contract value of £15,000. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 12th February 2020 and ended on 11th February 2021. This award was published on 31st March 2021, confirming that Plexus Law was selected as the supplier. The procurement was initiated due to an ongoing need for Costs Lawyers and the unavailability of such services from the Government Legal Department (GLD) at the time.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services sector, specifically those capable of providing high-quality costs lawyer services. Businesses with a focus on public sector contracts, especially existing frameworks or those with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements, would be well-positioned to compete in future similar tenders. Engaging with public sector organisations like the CMA can lead to further growth and exposure within the legal marketplace, especially for SMEs looking to expand their service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Costs Lawyer Services

Notice Description

Provision of a contract for CMA to appoint Costs Lawyers, due to ongoing need and unavailability of service from GLD due to lack of capacity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c5daeb1-b428-4f7d-be81-479a6d1127fb
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2020 - 11 Feb 2021 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEXUS LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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