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Environment Agency Pension Fund - Legal Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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07 Nov 2022 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency Pension Fund has awarded a contract for legal services, covering aspects such as the active fund, closed fund, internal dispute resolution procedure (IDRP), and pensions administration. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £195,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on October 1, 2022, and ending on September 30, 2023. The buying organisation, Defra Network eTendering Portal, is based in London, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal services firms to compete for business growth. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in areas such as member's benefits, employer issues, admission agreements, and legislative changes, would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The contract period provides a clear timeframe for successful firms to deliver services to the Environment Agency Pension Fund, contributing to potential business expansion and development opportunities.

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Notice Title

Environment Agency Pension Fund - Legal Services

Notice Description

The contract awarded will be for legal services for the Environment Agency Pension Fund (EAPF) active fund, closed fund, internal dispute resolution procedure (IDRP) and pensions administration (e.g., member's benefits, employer issues, admission agreements, discretions, legislative change).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-944bc780-007a-4594-b51f-9729c28c3c30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d495a7-66b9-4f66-9dce-ab33b929c002
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OSBORNE CLARKE

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