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Ex by Ex Legal Support

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the procurement of legal support services, specifically titled "Ex by Ex Legal Support." This contract falls under the business services category, particularly focusing on law, marketing, consulting, and recruitment. The procurement was finalised on 11th May 2015, with the contract period spanning from 11th May to 31st August 2015. The contract value was set at £84,425, and the services are intended for delivery in various locations, including the United Kingdom and other regions.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for law firms and companies that specialise in public sector legal services, particularly those with expertise in complex commercial law, contract negotiation, and advice on public procurement. Businesses equipped to handle high-value contracts and possess a strong understanding of TUPE implications and third sector partnerships would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the CQC's specific requirements could enable firms to demonstrate their capability to address the legal complexities associated with public procurement in the health sector, fostering potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ex by Ex Legal Support

Notice Description

To support CQC the, the provision of legal services must therefore contain a mix of specialisms in commercial law in a public sector context with the following of particular note: - . * re-procurement of business critical high value contracts of a complex nature; * advice on multiple procurements and contracts that cover a breadth of different services with varying degrees of legal and commercial complexities; * re-procurement of existing contracts currently delivered via third sector providers through consortium agreements with other voluntary organisations and community groups; * TUPE implications and reviews; * review of Invitation to Tender ("ITT"), tender documentation, development of contract content that delivers CQC requirements and demonstrate value for money; * advice on contracting with the third sector and relevant sector liabilities as voluntary bodies (dependent on legal status of entities) in public procurement and contract law; * flexibility on contract termination and variation on new remit areas as the model matures; * advice on intellectual property rights, data protection laws, freedom of information, confidentiality and in particular access to commercially sensitive information, together with the ability to provide advice on complex insolvency; * advice and guidance on ITT and Contract models for volume based contracts to include financial management clauses and contract remedies e.g. open book procedures and discounts; * review of ITT's and contracts for robust management specifically on remedy management with a focus on key performance indicators; and the market and nature of the services to be procured will require necessitate bespoke and complex conflict of interest clauses together with the appropriate advice and guidance in respect of their ongoing application.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9001000f-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237d7163-d1fd-486d-ab06-ee5dcb01f7c8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,425 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,425 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 201510 years ago
Contract Period
10 May 2015 - 31 Aug 2015 1-6 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
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

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