Tender

Supply of legal services - Public inquiry

GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP

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Tender

05 Dec 2023 at 17:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, has initiated a tender for the Supply of legal services for a public inquiry opportunity. This procurement falls under the services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ends on 7th December 2023, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st January 2024 to 1st January 2027.

This tender provides an opportunity for legal service providers experienced in delivering key legal services to public inquiries, managing inquiries with national security issues, and working collaboratively with stakeholders. Small and medium-sized legal service providers could particularly benefit given the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in long-term legal service contracts with a focus on public inquiries and compliance with certification standards should consider participating in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of legal services - Public inquiry

Notice Description

Gowling WLG wishes to appoint a key sub-contractor (subject to CCS approval) to support its delivery of legal services relating to a public inquiry opportunity which has arisen under Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Legal Services Panel RM6179. We require the bidder to provide details of the following: (Please provide a response within 2 pages of A4) 1) experience, knowledge and understanding of delivering key legal services to public inquiries, including experience acting as Solicitor/Deputy Solicitor to the Inquiry and leading inquiry teams. 2) experience in the last 5 years of managing an inquiry with significant national security issues, including with highly sensitive CLOSED material and hearings. 3) the capacity and ability to provide a number of staff at varying grades and levels of experience (including DV and SC security cleared staff) to support the delivery of legal services under the contract; 4) the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders involved in Inquiries, including witnesses, Core Participants and Recognised Legal Representatives. The appointed bidder is expected to hold ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Systems), ISO/IEC 27002:2013 (IT), ISO/IEC 27031:2011 (IT) and ISO 22313:2020 (Security) certification or equivalents, and Cyber Essentials Plus. The appointed bidder will be required to contract with Gowling WLG, including any required Framework Agreement of the terms Gowling WLG RM6179 CCS Framework Contract. This shall include delivering services on such rates and discounts as Gowling WLG may agree from time to time with CCS, supporting its social value commitments to CCS and promptly providing management information requested by Gowling WLG. Any appointment by Gowling WLG is subject to final approval by CCS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcf7b5c-8939-44cf-b4fd-913b89cf5531
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP
Contact Name
Helen Yates
Contact Email
tenders@gowlingwlg.com
Contact Phone
0370 903 1000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6WR
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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