Award

The Provision of Interim Legal Advice Services for the Pensions Dashboards Programme

MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE

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Award

07 Jan 2022 at 01:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Money and Pensions Service is seeking to provide interim legal advice services for the Pensions Dashboards Programme, focusing on areas such as contracts law and public procurement law. This tender, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), is in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 20 August 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2022. This procurement was executed using a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement with a contract value of £190,412. The awarded contract notice was published on 7 January 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity primarily for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in public procurement law, to engage with a public sector project that is integral to government operations. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in crafting legal documents, offering consultancy, and navigating procurement processes would be well positioned to compete. The inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) is encouraged, indicating a favourable environment for businesses looking to expand their reach in the public sector legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Interim Legal Advice Services for the Pensions Dashboards Programme

Notice Description

The panel services required shall include but not be limited to contracts law and public procurement law. 2. The Supplier shall provide such advice, support and drafting as the Customer may require in relation to the Pensions Dashboards Programme (the "Project")"; (i) review tender documents a nd contribute to the government's model services terms and conditions (and combined schedules); (ii) (ii) provide advice on all tender documents, terms and conditions and any aspect of the Pensions Dashboards Programme; (iii) prepare for and attend regular meetings with the Customer including workshops when needed; (iv) re- draft tender documents in accordance with positions agreed at meetings and provide further iterations of such documents, as required by the Customer; and (iii) (v) provide such ancillary legal advice, support and/or drafting not covered under (i) to (iv) above in relation to the Project as the Customer may require. 3. 2 hours of free consultation will apply to each new matter which arises.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071bf6d1-d7eb-4cf9-930f-3eaf3b7fdfb9
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

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,412 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,412 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
MONEY AND PENSIONS SERVICE
Contact Name
Robert Derry
Contact Email
robert.derry@maps.org.uk
Contact Phone
07738814495

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1N 2TD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Holborn & Covent Garden
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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