Award

The Provision of Scrivener Notary Services

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Jul 2021 at 15:42

Award Notice
Tender

30 Dec 2020 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is seeking Scrivener Notary Services as part of a public procurement process classified under legal services. The tender was published on 30th December 2020 and the tendering phase closed on 25th January 2021. The contract, valued at £240,000, is set to commence on 29th March 2021 and will run for three years until 28th March 2024. This open tendering procedure is aimed at various government departments and other organisations requiring notarisation for estate-related documents, specifically in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in notary activities. Suitable businesses should be prepared to navigate the Jaggaer eProcurement portal to submit their tenders and demonstrate their capability to manage unpredictable volumes of work. Establishing a strong rapport with government agencies, such as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, can create further avenues for business growth and participation in future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Scrivener Notary Services

Notice Description

Scrivener Notary Services are required by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, other Government Departments and other organisations such as the British Council. Notary services are required for various documents, including estate related documents such as lease agreements. Precise volumes of work cannot be predicted or guaranteed. Additional information: N / A

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8db62529-330a-428d-aadd-015bacbff0b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e77ae6d4-cbdc-41b8-baa0-46954b850ad0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2024 3-4 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
Not specified
Contact Email
cpg.enquiries@fco.gov.uk, kathy.ponteen@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DE PINNA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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