Award

Commercial Legal Support

COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

15 Mar 2021 at 07:46

AwardUpdate

28 Jan 2021 at 16:56

Award

13 Mar 2019 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Competition and Markets Authority seeking "Commercial Legal Support" through selective tendering, utilising the GLAS Framework for legal services. This contract, worth £75,000, is set in London, with a contract period starting from 5th March 2019 to 3rd March 2021. The tender period was open until 22nd February 2019. Currently, the tender is completed, having been awarded to Gowling WLG on 4th March 2019, with the award notice published on 13th March 2019.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector, particularly those with experience in public procurement frameworks. Businesses that specialise in commercial legal advice and support would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging with the public sector can facilitate growth by enabling providers to expand their client base and gain valuable experience in government-related legal challenges.

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Notice Title

Commercial Legal Support

Notice Description

Further competition after receiving advice from GLD utilising the GLAS Framework for the provision of Legal support to perform specific tasks and, separately, to provide ad-hoc advice when needed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a207f65e-82ca-459b-920d-51a5670bb709
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/491b1e9d-87b1-4a27-9204-eed7b4b305c2
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
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
5 Mar 2019 - 3 Mar 2021 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
COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Jonathon Moloney
Contact Email
jonathon.moloney@cma.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02037386301

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1B 4AD
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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