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Legal Fees for Scottish Properties

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Feb 2025 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for "Legal Fees for Scottish Properties," a direct procurement under the services category. The tender was focused on providing legal services in Scotland, with a total contract value of £12,075.52. The contracting period began on 4th February 2025 and ended on 11th February 2025. This contract was awarded to DLA Piper Scotland LLP, fulfilling the single tender action (below threshold) requirements, with the formal award published on 24th February 2025.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those located in or operating within Scotland. SMEs, in particular, could find this type of contract advantageous due to its suitability for smaller organisations. By securing contracts with governmental bodies such as MCA, businesses can enhance their portfolios and gain credibility, fostering further growth in the public sector market. Companies with a strong track record in legal services and experience working within the specified region are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Fees for Scottish Properties

Notice Description

Legal Fees for Scottish Properties from January 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76c85b3b-9922-4c86-ac17-fd5360da4d17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458c244a-ef4e-404f-9e8e-a3bf2c1bda6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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
£12,075 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,075 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2025 - 11 Feb 2025 30 days
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
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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