Award

Wider Public Sector Legal Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Award

16 Nov 2018 at 11:09

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), is centred on the "Wider Public Sector Legal Services" tender, designed for legal services across the Wider Public Sector in the UK, including devolved administrations. With a total contract value of £272 million, the procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it has now reached the award stage, being published on 16th November 2018. The contract commenced on 1st October 2018 and extends until 30th September 2022, allowing public sector buyers, including Central Government, to access a comprehensive range of commercial legal specialisms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in commercial law services. Participating in this framework can lead to substantial business growth as suppliers have the chance to engage with various public sector entities across the UK. Firms that are agile and can provide diverse legal services will find this contract particularly appealing, enabling them to expand their client portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with public organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wider Public Sector Legal Services

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service ("CCS") has established a multi supplier Panel Agreement for the provision of legal services for the Wider Public Sector, with access to limited legal services for Central Government. This Panel Agreement will cover a comprehensive range of commercial legal specialisms, for use by UK Public Sector Customers, including devolved administrations (i.e. England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7605fc81-7f7e-460f-a341-3a17f2a34c07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fe84e9-ab43-4baa-8285-0f5badd8c036
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£272,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£272,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 4-5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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

N/A

Further Information

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