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C0480 Legal Services - Gowlings

NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Infrastructure Bank Limited has awarded a contract for legal advisory services to GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, under the title "C0480 Legal Services - Gowlings". This contract, classified under the CPV code 79140000 for Legal advisory and information services, involves the provision of legal advisory services across the United Kingdom. Initiated through a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement, the contract's value is £200,000. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract period commencing on 8th January 2024 and concluding on 7th January 2026, including an optional one-year extension up to 7th January 2026. Key dates include the tender period ending on 31st December 2023 and the award date of 31st December 2023, with the award notice published on 22nd January 2024.

This tender presents a meaningful growth opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. Given the comprehensive scope and substantial budget, SMEs with expertise in legal advisory and information services can leverage this contract to establish a robust presence in the public sector. The focus on a United Kingdom-wide delivery further broadens the market reach, potentially leading to long-term collaborations with significant public institutions such as the UK Infrastructure Bank. Hence, enterprises equipped with necessary legal advisory capabilities and seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts will find this tender a significant business avenue.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C0480 Legal Services - Gowlings

Notice Description

Legal advisory services. Optional 1 year contract extension taken to 07/01/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7da730f7-2248-47fe-aaef-d66feb0b9cb1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67aaf15-1990-4cc7-b015-541462476e76
Current Stage
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2026 2-3 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
NATIONAL WEALTH FUND LIMITED
Additional Buyers

UK INFRASTRUCTURE BANK LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4HR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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