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Appointment of legal providers re Carillion Transition

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.

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18 Jun 2019 at 12:53

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26 Apr 2019 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom has successfully completed the tender process for the "Appointment of legal providers re Carillion Transition". This procurement, classified under the industry category of legal advisory services (CPV 79111000), involved a direct procurement method through a single tender action, with a total contract value of £30,000. The procurement process was initiated to secure legal expertise to negotiate a complex variation of an existing contract for facilities management following the collapse of Carillion. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2018 and concluded on 28th March 2018, with the tender period closing on 1st March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in contract negotiations and facilities management. Businesses that can navigate the legal complexities arising from corporate transitions may find substantial potential for growth within this sector. Firms should be well-prepared to provide expertise in both "hard" and "soft" facilities management services, which are crucial in the context of major service restructures like the one resulting from the Carillion liquidation.

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Notice Title

Appointment of legal providers re Carillion Transition

Notice Description

Appointment of legal providers to help negotiate and then draft a complex variation to an existing contract for "hard" and "soft" facilities management following the collapse of Carillion

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24f6a67f-2997-4351-ba5e-6c360a72be67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 28 Mar 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7EH
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

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