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Legal Services (Data Protection Officer and advice)

THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED

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16 Aug 2021 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Reporting Council Limited is currently finalising a procurement process for legal services, specifically for Data Protection Officer services and advice, under the title "Legal Services (Data Protection Officer and advice)". This procurement falls within the legal services industry and is situated in London, England, with a total contract value of £175,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services General Legal Advice Framework Agreement. The tender period concluded on 2nd July 2021, with the contract period running from 28th July 2021 to 27th July 2023.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for law firms specialising in data protection and compliance services, particularly those with experience working under government frameworks. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector would find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement method encourages competitive bidding from eligible suppliers. Engaging in such contracts can enhance reputations, expand client bases, and contribute to long-term business growth in the legal services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services (Data Protection Officer and advice)

Notice Description

**THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - THIS TENDER IS CLOSED** The Financial Reporting Council sets the UK Corporate Governance and UK Stewardship Codes; sets UK standards for accounting and actuarial work; monitors and takes action to promote the quality of corporate reporting; and operates independent enforcement arrangements for accountants and actuaries. As the competent authority for audit in the UK the FRC sets auditing and ethical standards and monitors and enforces audit quality. The FRC works in the public interest. Our work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit and high-quality risk management. The FRC were seeking Legal Services, specifically Data Protection Officer Services (and advice). This was a competitive call off under the Crown Commercial Services General Legal Advice Framework Agreement (RM3786) Lot 2; ** This is a contract award notice ** Additional information: ** THIS OPPORTUNITY IS CLOSED. THIS IS A CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca64b1d7-691b-456d-8e85-176a6f58c431
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
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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2021 - 27 Jul 2023 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
THE FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL LIMITED
Contact Name
Head of Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@frc.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7492 2300

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2Y 5AS
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

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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