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Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry -Contract Variation

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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28 Jul 2020 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service procuring legal services titled "Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry - Contract Variation". This tender is classified under the CPV code 79100000 and is being carried out in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 23rd June 2020. The deadline for tender submissions was 22nd June 2020, and the contract is set to run from 23rd June 2020 to 23rd November 2020, amounting to £900,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services industry. Businesses with expertise in providing paralegal services and a strong understanding of inquiries and investigations would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Given the framework nature of the procurement method, companies that are already part of relevant contracts or frameworks may find it easier to participate, enhancing their chances for business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry -Contract Variation

Notice Description

Extension of original contract to 23 November 2020

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c1d2f96-8655-4f83-852b-1be724cce6a4
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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2020 - 23 Nov 2020 1-6 months
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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE

Further Information

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