Award

Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases.

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

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16 Oct 2024 at 09:52

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16 Oct 2024 at 08:50

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16 Oct 2024 at 08:49

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16 Oct 2024 at 08:48

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14 Oct 2024 at 10:52

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14 Oct 2024 at 10:41

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14 Oct 2024 at 10:39

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14 Oct 2024 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has finalised the contract PROC-910-2024 for the "Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in the recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases." The procurement falls under the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total contract value of £150,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and spans from 27 August 2024 to 26 August 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award published on 14 October 2024 and the contract signed thereafter.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large legal firms experienced in cost recovery to grow their business by partnering with the CMA. As the tender involves complex litigation cases, firms with a strong track record in legal consultancy and sufficient resources to handle extensive legal frameworks will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method and the call-off from a framework agreement indicate a structured and competitive process tailored to experienced providers in the legal domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases.

Notice Description

Contract for the Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2026 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QZ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON

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