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Provision of Legal Support to Covid-19 business support

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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17 Dec 2020 at 09:27

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14 Dec 2020 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Support to Covid-19 business support" was conducted by the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy in the legal services industry. The contracting authority is located at Floor 9, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England, with contact available through the Crown Commercial Service. The procurement was concluded with a direct award via a framework agreement worth £250,000, with the contract having taken effect from 12th May 2020 and running until 11th November 2020. The tender period ended on 10th May 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in supporting businesses through government initiatives, particularly in crisis situations such as Covid-19. Firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of legal compliance and business support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. With the growing emphasis on legal support during economic recovery phases, participation in such procurement processes could facilitate substantial growth for relevant businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Support to Covid-19 business support

Notice Description

Covid-19 business support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e450714-9cec-4327-8589-9e5225150f97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85fa918d-5968-48e3-b42c-8b13c9200507
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via 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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 2020 - 11 Nov 2020 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY : 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

SIMMONS & SIMMONS

Further Information

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