Award

Provision of Legal Services

7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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Award

13 Apr 2022 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the provision of legal services for Suffolk Constabulary, facilitated by 7 Forces Commercial Services. This tender, classified under the CPV code for legal services, is located in the East of England. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4 January 2022. The contract has a total value of £650,000 and spans a contract period from 1 February 2022 to 31 January 2025, with an active award made on 1 April 2022.

This opportunity is suited for SMEs specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. As the awarded contract values at £450,000, businesses that can deliver high-quality legal expertise in compliance with public procurement standards will find this a viable chance to expand their service offerings and network within the law enforcement sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services for Suffolk Constabulary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df02218d-7adc-4bb1-bcfd-07e01458080e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEIGHTMANS

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