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AwardUpdate

22 Nov 2017 at 11:01

Award

20 Nov 2017 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Historic England, specifically its Finance & Procurement division, which is seeking to appoint a panel of firms for the Provision of Legal Advice and Services. This initiative falls under the legal services category and is based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The award stage was officially announced on 20th November 2017, and the entire framework will last for four years, starting from 1st September 2017 to 31st August 2021. The total value of the contract is set at £1,000,000, and the procurement method used was the open procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for law firms specialising in various legal fields, including planning law, property law, and commercial law, among others. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to foster a diverse range of legal service providers. Businesses equipped to handle matters related to heritage legislation, property management, and compliance with public procurement regulations would be well-suited to compete for this tender.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Advice and Services to Historic England - AWARD

Notice Description

Historic England wishes to appoint a panel of firms capable of providing quality advice and services across a broad spectrum of types of legal work, including particularly: ? Planning law - with an emphasis on the law relating to the historic built environment planning enquiry work and possible heritage crime casework such as prosecutions ? Property law - particularly all aspects of property management including general residential commercial and agricultural letting and licensing as well as knowledge of specialist areas such as guardianship property held on trust and Crown Estate property ? Commercial -a wide range of contracts, licenses, etc ? Procurement ? Intellectual Property -including IT, trademarks, software and data protection ? Employment and Pensions ? Defendant Personal Injury ? Commercial Litigation ? Construction ? Charity ? Judicial Review ? Tax Law The Framework will last for four years from 1st September 2017.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a4c40ea-8bd5-4b08-8b17-66132e67e366
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09199fbc-8949-4212-b545-47abdb0f5166
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
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 4-5 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
Historic England- Finance & Procurement
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Ashfords LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Burges Salmon LLP

Freeths LLP

LSR Solicitors and Planning Consultants

Macfarlanes LLP

nplaw

Sharpe Pritchard LLP

Shoosmiths LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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