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Provision of Legal advice and Services (RM6179)

POST OFFICE

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08 Aug 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Post Office for the "Provision of Legal advice and Services (RM6179)" has reached the award stage. This contract, focusing on legal services, is a call-off from Lot 2 of RM6179 and pertains to the Future Technology Portfolio and Complex Special Investigations. The procurement follows a selective method through a framework agreement, specifically targeting the service industry in legal services with CPV code 79100000. The contract, valued at £4,800,000, runs from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2027, involving the buyer located in London, England, and has been awarded to Ashurst LLP. The formal award was made active on 30th May 2025, with the notice published on 8th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those able to navigate the complexities of technology and special investigations. While the contract is well-suited for larger organisations due to its scale and financial scope, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find potential niches within this framework agreement to demonstrate specialised knowledge and competitive advantage. Engaging with such contracts can immensely contribute to business growth by enhancing portfolios, fostering long-term partnerships, and penetrating the public sector's legal service domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal advice and Services (RM6179)

Notice Description

Call off from Lot 2 of RM6179 for services relating to Future Technology Portfolio and Complex Special Investigations following Further Competition

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7158b1e1-3400-45ba-ac02-86610d4c89b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42b37e7-0486-499a-99f7-61e9c225199c
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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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