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COVID 19 Inquiry - Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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26 Sep 2022 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract for the project titled "COVID 19 Inquiry - Legal Support" to DAC Beachcroft LLP. The contract, valued at £4,500,000 GBP, falls under the legal services category. The procurement method used was selective, as the contract was called off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 31st March 2022, and the contract period is set to start on 27th July 2022 and end on 26th July 2026. The project is located in London, with the delivery address at EC4N 8AF, and aims to provide legal support for the government's COVID 19 public inquiry.

This procurement opportunity can benefit law firms and legal service providers looking to contribute to significant public inquiries. Businesses focusing on legal services with experience in public inquiries and statutory investigations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The buyer, DEFRA, has identified SMEs as suitable suppliers for this opportunity, potentially opening doors for smaller legal firms to engage with high-impact government projects. The project presents a chance for legal service providers to engage in critical national investigations and contribute expertise to the COVID 19 Inquiry process, aiding in the advancement of public sector accountability and decision-making.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COVID 19 Inquiry - Legal Support

Notice Description

On 12 May 2021 the Prime Minister announced a statutory public inquiry into the State's actions during the COVID 19 pandemic. The Inquiry is due to begin in spring 2022. As such, each Government Department is likely to be expected to contribute to the Inquiry, and a number of these have been working with GLD to prepare for the work required. GLD anticipates that it will need external law firms to provide additional resource and expertise to support the departments, and this Call Off Contract has been established between the Buyer and the Supplier to provide this support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9c51ecd-a3b5-4649-8a0b-27c6310be18f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2022 - 26 Jul 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dgcenquiries@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

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