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GLD018 2020 eDisclosure Services - Good Law Project (Case Reference: Z2007714) Variation and Contract Extension

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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14 Jan 2022 at 11:57

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23 Dec 2020 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has completed the procurement process for the title "GLD018 2020 eDisclosure Services - Good Law Project (Case Reference: Z2007714)", classified under legal services. This contract involved providing e-Disclosure services following a Judicial Review challenge concerning a COVID-19 communications services contract. The procurement was executed through a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework Agreement, with the contract period extending from 17 September 2020 to 1 April 2021. The award was valued at £21,537.38 and the contract has been successfully managed and concluded.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and consultancy services, particularly those capable of navigating complex legal frameworks associated with government contracts. Companies with expertise in e-Disclosure and related areas, alongside larger firms capable of handling data hosting and project management, would be well-suited to participate in future similar tenders, thus fostering potential growth within this niche market.

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Notice Title

GLD018 2020 eDisclosure Services - Good Law Project (Case Reference: Z2007714) Variation and Contract Extension

Notice Description

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Commercial and Contract Management Directorate (CCMD) acting on behalf of the Government Legal Department (GLD) have awarded a Call-off Contract against the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework Agreement for e-Disclosure Services (Reference: RM3717) for the supply of services in a single matter. This particular case concerns a Judicial Review challenge to the direct award of a communications services contract made by the Cabinet Office for services relating to COVID-19 communications. The Good Law Project are an activist type organisation who have brought a number of Judicial Review claims challenging the validity of contracts directly awarded as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Variation to the contract as follows: (a) additional GB of ESI (documents from Outlook mailboxes); (b) additional hours project management at the contracted rates as required to support the project; (c) additional data hosting (inside review); and (d) additional data hosting (outside review). Contract has been extended to 31 August 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9171d828-3712-4f5f-97a4-e4267e9a9b52
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/747bba3f-4c14-40a3-b23d-fb9b7b56482b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,537 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

LEGASTAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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