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Legal Services

GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2025 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The General Pharmaceutical Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of legal support services, including Fitness to Practise, under the title "Legal Services." The contract, classified under CPV code 79100000 (Legal services), is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates included the tender period ending on 24th July 2024 and the contract period running from 6th February 2025 to 5th February 2027. The awarded value of the contract is £596,389.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in legal services. The successful supplier, Kingsley Napley LLP, an SME, underscores the potential for other similar businesses to compete for such contracts. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive legal support that includes Fitness to Practise services for professional regulatory bodies would be well-suited to engage in future opportunities of this nature, thereby expanding their market reach and securing substantial contracts.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal support services to support the General Pharmaceutical Council and Enforcement Portfolio (incorporating Fitness to Practise)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a62be775-de94-4773-baa4-70c70d30cbeb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf2ffcd-1f3c-43bd-b62b-92b2e4b3e420
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
SME

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
£596,389 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£596,389 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2025 - 5 Feb 2027 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
GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4QJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KINGSLEY NAPLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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