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Legal services relating to Corporate

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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08 Aug 2024 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office Limited has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract offering legal services related to its corporate matters. The contract falls under the industry category of Legal Services (CPV 79100000) and will be delivered at their location in London, with the postal code EC2V 7ER. The procurement method used was a selective process, utilising a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th September 2023, while the contract period commenced on 1st October 2023 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £550,000, has been granted to DLA PIPER UK LLP, a large-scale supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for large legal firms with the capability to manage corporate legal affairs on a large scale. The Post Office Limited, a notable authority in the UK, offers a consistent and high-value contract making it an attractive prospect for firms specialising in corporate legal services. While this specific tender is less suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with relevant framework agreements in place are well-positioned to compete for such selective procurement opportunities in the future. Engaging in such contracts can fortify business relationships and offer sustained revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services relating to Corporate

Notice Description

Call-off contract for legal services relating to Post Office's corporate matters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63fc2b0d-a7c9-4b35-a8f8-4f76f760428a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47803f43-15cb-4861-9640-864be94daee5
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
Not specified
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 1 Apr 2025 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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