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General Legal Advice and Services

FCDO SERVICES

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22 Feb 2024 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The FCDO Services has awarded a contract for General Legal Advice and Services to DAC Beachcroft LLP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2027, with an award date of 16th February 2024. The contract is for legal services in the industry category CPV 79100000. The tender was located in Milton Keynes, England, with a tender period ending on 14th February 2024.

This tender for General Legal Advice and Services presents business growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those experienced in providing general legal advice services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement, indicating opportunities for smaller legal firms to compete. The FCDO Services as the buying organisation has collaborated with DAC Beachcroft LLP, showcasing potential for future partnerships in the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

General Legal Advice and Services

Notice Description

Legal Services Panel https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6179 Lot 1: General Legal Advice Services Optional Extension Period of 9 x 1 Month

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d9bafb-9731-44a9-99e3-ce57ef63d6ad
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2027 2-3 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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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