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Provision of Solicitors for UK Covid-19 Inquiry

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the provision of Solicitors for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. The contract, with a value of GBP 37,635,940, was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the contract period spans from 1st October 2023 to 1st October 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal services firms to engage in providing continuous legal advice to support the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. Businesses in the legal services industry, especially those with experience in providing legal support to inquiries or public investigations, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of the Cabinet Office, conducted the procurement process, with the contract already awarded to the selected supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Solicitors for UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Notice Description

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry requires a Solicitor to the Inquiry and supporting legal team to provide continuous legal advice to the Inquiry Chair on the operation of the Inquiry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fef2a49-21bf-4f3a-89e8-281184bb3495
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,635,940 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,635,940 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 1 Oct 2026 2-3 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

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