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Contract for Legal Advice

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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15 Oct 2021 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking to fulfil a contract for legal advice, specifically corporate law support to aid in decision-making. The procurement, classified under legal services, has a total value of £20,000 and was conducted through a selective procurement method, being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 25 August 2021 and is set to conclude on 10 April 2022. The award notice was published on 15 October 2021, marking the successful conclusion of the tender process with the end date for submission having been 10 August 2021.

This opportunity to provide legal services presents a significant pathway for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in corporate law. Businesses with expertise in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and strategic legal advice would be well-positioned to compete should similar opportunities arise. The tender's focus on expert legal guidance indicates an ongoing demand for specialised legal services, making it an attractive sector for legal firms willing to engage with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Contract for Legal Advice

Notice Description

Corporate law advice to support CMA decision making.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-735c74db-329f-4b9e-9e29-7e4b6c50bd0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4543ff1a-b732-43f5-bdd5-d5962e7f9ee6
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2021 - 10 Apr 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Luciana Marenna
Contact Email
luciana.marenna@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTON ASSOCIATES (LONDON

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