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Legal observers to support re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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03 Oct 2023 at 13:10

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27 Jul 2023 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for legal observers to support the re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP. This selective procurement process involved calling off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 13th June 2023 and contract period spanning 30th June 2023. The location for this opportunity is in England, under the services category, within the legal services industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those with expertise in re-evaluating procurement contracts, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking growth through public procurement contracts in the legal services field may find this opportunity particularly relevant. Being awarded this contract could boost visibility and reputation within the industry, as well as establish valuable partnerships with a major public sector organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal observers to support re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Legal observers to support re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract. Using CCS Framework Legal Services Panel RM6179 Lot 1 General Legal Advice and Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cd1aa1c-8fca-4ea9-8b4d-11734b226fa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30957fc0-92de-4dfe-b0cd-88a033a30dbb
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
SME
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 24 hours
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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professional.services@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

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