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The Provision of Pensions Related Legal Services for Central Government

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT : ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

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04 Apr 2019 at 10:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department: Attorney General's Office has completed a procurement process for "The Provision of Pensions Related Legal Services for Central Government". This contract falls under the legal services industry category, with a contract value of £1,500,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 21 March 2019, with the contract scheduled to commence on 26 March 2019 and run until 25 March 2021. The services may be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms specialising in pensions and public sector legal services, particularly those able to manage sizeable contracts within government frameworks. Given the nature of the work, firms experienced in providing legal services to central government or those with a proven track record in similar projects would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities. The inherent complexity of pensions-related legal matters may also create niche areas for specialised legal providers, contributing to potential business growth in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Pensions Related Legal Services for Central Government

Notice Description

The Provision of Pensions Related Legal Services for Central Government.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaff82ea-38bb-4e6f-ad5e-bf4cd166f4bf
Current Stage
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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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2019 - 25 Mar 2021 2-3 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT : ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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