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Provision of Legal Services for the British Embassy Warsaw

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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29 Nov 2024 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is seeking an experienced contractor to provide legal services for the British Embassy in Warsaw. This tender falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000) and specifically focuses on legal advisory and representation services (CPV 79110000). The contract includes services related to human resource management, labour and social security law, litigation, compliance, taxes, personal data protection, global mobility, immigration, and trade union negotiations. This open procedure procurement method, valued at £115,000, will run from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2030. The award was published on 29 November 2024, with the tender completed and awarded on 28 October 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for legal firms, particularly SMEs, that specialise in the specified legal areas. An open procedure, below threshold, means that smaller businesses with the requisite expertise can confidently compete. Providing these services to an entity as prestigious as the British Embassy can significantly enhance a firm's reputation and portfolio, fostering long-term business growth and stability. The contract's wide-ranging geographic scope, covering British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally, also offers businesses expansive exposure and operational reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services for the British Embassy Warsaw

Notice Description

An experience contractor providing legal expertise and services within the following scope: i) Legal service provided in all areas related to human resource management including but not limited to labour and social security law, litigation, compliance, taxes including PIT, personal data protection. ii) Pro bono legal services on the above subjects. iii) Legal advice on global mobility and immigration as well as relationships with trade unions, negotiations and collective disputes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8599e92c-d3fc-45d9-9288-c86fea0f6a43
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/066ee74d-0561-4afc-8543-4694b8b3df43
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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