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The Provision of Legal Services for The Insolvency Service

THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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04 Apr 2019 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Legal Services for The Insolvency Service" was initiated by The Insolvency Service, part of the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. This contract falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and is valued at £5,000,000. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2019 and will conclude on 28th February 2021. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 23rd November 2018. The service is available for delivery across multiple locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that are experienced in insolvency matters. Companies looking to grow may find prospects in similar government contracts, especially those that can demonstrate a strong capability in providing legal advisory and support services. Given that the selected supplier is PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, other firms might consider collaborating with or learning from large consultancy firms to enhance their competitive edge in future bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Services for The Insolvency Service

Notice Description

Provision of Legal Services for Insolvency Services (BEIS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d04a27e0-b6b6-468e-9123-f6c190756013
Current Stage
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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
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 years
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
THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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