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Variation to OPC Instructions Legal Advice

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jan 2023 at 13:55

Award

19 Oct 2022 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the provision of legal services titled "Variation to OPC Instructions Legal Advice". The contract, classified under the legal services category, is valued at £589,266 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period started on September 5, 2022, and ended on January 18, 2023.

This tender opportunity involves the extension of an existing contract for legal services, aimed at assisting with OPC instructions for a reform package. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy is the buying organisation. Businesses providing legal services suitable for selective procurement methods from a framework agreement are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract presents a chance for SMEs in the legal services sector to engage in business growth with a reputable government entity.

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Notice Title

Variation to OPC Instructions Legal Advice

Notice Description

This notice is for an extension to an existing awarded contract, with the original notice having been published on Contracts Finder and linked to this notice. It does not constitute an award for a new contract. This variation increases the duration of the contract from the original end date of 5/12/2022, as originally published on Contracts Finder, to 18/1/2023. This was an unplanned extension and only the end date has been varied, the overall contract value has not changed made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b). As per the original award notice, the scope of the contract remains: Legal services to assist with the completion of c. 15 tranches of OPC instructions covering the majority of a reform package, unless agreed otherwise between buyer and supplier, developed to a sufficient level and standard that would be accepted by OPC, in line with the Guide to Making Legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a41e0aa3-9ced-4ec0-a7ad-cc7b1b4d1f72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b77cd011-2bc1-42c0-8e67-ceb1ebd2775f
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
£589,266 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£589,266 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 18 Jan 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cara.jenkins@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
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
2
Supplier Names

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL0

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