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ESN Procurement for Legal Support to Air to Ground

ESN ESOURCING PORTAL

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10 Oct 2017 at 08:50

Summary of the contracting process

The ESN eSourcing Portal has awarded a contract for legal support in the procurement of an Aircraft Radio System for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation services category and is valued at £315,000. The contract period commenced on 25th September 2017 and is set to continue until 24th December 2018. The decision to appoint Gowling WLG (UK) LLP follows a competition conducted through the OJEU Contract Notice, and the award notice was published on 10th October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms and consultancy businesses specialising in public procurement, particularly those with experience in working with government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises that can deliver specialised legal skills and services related to communications technology and government procurement processes would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. Engaging in this contract may also provide insights and networking opportunities with various stakeholders from emergency services and government departments involved in the project.

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Notice Title

ESN Procurement for Legal Support to Air to Ground

Notice Description

This Contract is being awarded by the Secretary of State for the Home Department (the Authority) to the General Legal Advice Services (RM3786) Framework Supplier appointed by the Crown Commercial Service Scape Group Framework having been selected following a competition run through the OJEU Contract Notice. The terms of the Framework Agreement in place with the Framework Supplier shall be applicable in full to this Contract. The ESN Air to Ground (A2G) project will procure an Aircraft Radio System to fulfil the requirements of the stakeholder community; National Police Air Service ("NPAS") Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Ministry of Defence, Association of Air Ambulance, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service and Non Standard Sharers. The Authority is appointing Gowling WLG (UK) LLP to provide an immediate injection of specialised Legal skills to supplement the Government Legal Department ("GLD") in support of the procurement of the "Aircraft Radio System" ("ARS") devices for the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme ("ESMCP"). This notice is for information purposes only.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e21dc60-ac3f-4912-9e07-dee22330ccb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5772230-feaa-4333-9586-0653186e6a71
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2017 - 24 Dec 2018 1-2 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
ESN ESOURCING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DL
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

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