Award

Legal Services

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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Award

13 Jan 2025 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has completed the procurement process for providing legal support services to support the Council and its Enforcement Portfolio, including Fitness to Practise. The tender, identified as "GPhC103," falls under the legal services industry category (CPV: 79100000) and covers the London region in the United Kingdom. This procurement process has moved through the tender stage and has been awarded to Blake Morgan LLP, a legal services firm. The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement, with a contract period starting on 6 January 2025 and ending on 5 January 2027. The award was officially published on 13 January 2025, with a contract value of £1,646,352.

This contract offers significant opportunities for legal service providers, especially those experienced in regulatory and enforcement support. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender particularly appealing due to its suitability criteria favouring such businesses. Additionally, firms with expertise in fitness to practise legal matters will be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities provided by the General Pharmaceutical Council. Such contracts can foster business growth by enabling firms to showcase their expertise within a highly regulated and specialised sector, thus enhancing their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal support services to support the General Pharmaceutical Council and Enforcement Portfolio (incorporating Fitness to Practise)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ce35798-52d1-4da9-bfb0-c25eec9db2c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5e396d-c3a0-43bc-a1b0-df6c8a65bc70
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
SME

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
£1,646,352 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,646,352 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 5 Jan 2027 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Anna Kitoki
Contact Email
anna.kitoki@pharmacyregulation.org
Contact Phone
02037137996

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
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

BLAKE MORGAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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