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Legal Services for Project Pluto

HM TREASURY

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05 Feb 2025 at 17:16

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Treasury has completed the procurement process for "Legal Services for Project Pluto," which falls under the legal services industry category with a CPV code of 79100000. The tender was awarded to GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP and was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period for the provision of these services runs from 1 September 2024 to 31 December 2025, with a total contract value of £242,810. The procurement process was located in London, with key dates including the tender period ending on 1 August 2024 and the award date on 6 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for large legal firms with experience in supporting governmental projects. By winning this contract, GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP can enhance its portfolio and strengthen its reputation in the legal services market, particularly in government-related projects. Potential bidders for similar future tenders would ideally be large, well-established legal firms capable of managing substantial legal mandates within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were not particularly suited for this opportunity, per the suitability criteria specified.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for Project Pluto

Notice Description

Legal services supporting Project Pluto

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ed43ca8-ce48-45cf-9cda-fdedaad840d1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbdf5423-64f1-4ecb-aafd-06ac521fafb8
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
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
£242,810 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£242,810 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 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
HM TREASURY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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