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Contract for the instruction of external solicitors

SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE

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26 Jun 2019 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Serious Fraud Office, located in London, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Contract for the instruction of external solicitors." This contract falls under the legal services category and has a total value of £227,400. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period ended on 4 March 2019, while the contract is effective from 17 April 2019 until 17 October 2020.

This contract offers significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal services related to fraud and investigation. Businesses that possess the relevant expertise in providing external legal counsel and advice may find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. As the engagement involves a prominent government agency, participating firms could enhance their market presence and credibility by securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the instruction of external solicitors

Notice Description

Contract for the instruction of external solicitors to the SFO.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6576966e-a3be-4d69-bef5-cb946d3e5958
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f16bc654-3771-41a9-bb45-1f87fb821943
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£227,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2019 - 17 Oct 2020 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
SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 5BS
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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