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PS23119 - Celsa Steel - Legal Advice

DESNZ

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12 Mar 2024 at 12:01

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12 May 2023 at 11:21

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02 May 2023 at 12:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for legal advice to Simmons & Simmons LLP. The procurement process involved a direct award under the RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 2. The contract, titled "PS23119 - Celsa Steel - Legal Advice," falls under the services category with a contract period from April 10, 2023, to March 29, 2024. The tender method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £60,000, and the award was published on May 2, 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for legal service providers, especially those offering financial and complex legal services, to compete for contracts with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. As the contract has been awarded, interested businesses may explore potential future opportunities within the same industry category or with similar frameworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, given the emphasis on bespoke legal advice services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23119 - Celsa Steel - Legal Advice

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a direct award under the RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 2 - Financial and Complex Legal Services. Brief Description of Requirement Bespoke legal advise

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84c1f82-5f98-4ef0-b3a0-01d83e00b685
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 6-12 months
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
DESNZ
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
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
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

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