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Update of vaccines procurement document suite

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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03 Apr 2025 at 10:10

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03 Apr 2025 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department, located in London, has completed the procurement process to update the vaccines procurement document suite. This process falls under the legal services industry category. The tender, identified as "GLD002 2025", was conducted using a selective procurement method (call-off from a framework agreement) and covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. Key stages of the procurement included the tender period ending on 15th January 2025, followed by the contract period from 16th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The awarded contract was valued at £19,850 and was published on 3rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in providing legal support services. The successful supplier for this tender is Mills & Reeve LLP, a large-scale law firm based in London. SMEs that can deliver high-quality legal consultancy and support services would find similar procurement opportunities beneficial for expanding their business portfolio and cementing relationships with public sector clients. This structured and transparent procurement process highlights the Government Legal Department's commitment to engaging with capable legal service providers, thus providing a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and secure valuable contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Update of vaccines procurement document suite

Notice Description

Legal support for vaccines procurement document suite in line with PA23

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d2ed8a1-849b-486e-b16a-b6f5daef63d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3ed9f55-f3cc-4459-ae64-f0d726da4c01
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
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
£19,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,850 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Stephen Newton
Contact Email
bids@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

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