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Legal Services relating to Post Office's Complex Employment, Financial Services and Group Banking

POST OFFICE

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22 May 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process managed by the Post Office, located in London, focused on acquiring legal services related to complex employment, financial services, and group banking. This procurement falls under the industry category of legal services, classified with CPV code 79100000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 31st March 2025, followed by the contract period commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st May 2025. The award of the contract was made public on 22nd May 2025, with a total contract value of GBP 504,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in legal services, especially those with expertise in employment law, financial services, and banking matters, to engage with a significant buyer like the Post Office. Smaller enterprises may find this opportunity less accessible due to the scale and complexity of the project, as indicated by the preference for larger firms. Businesses equipped to handle call-offs from framework agreements will find this type of procurement particularly advantageous for strategic growth and expansion into public sector markets.

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Notice Title

Legal Services relating to Post Office's Complex Employment, Financial Services and Group Banking

Notice Description

Call-off contract for Legal Services relating to Complex Employment, Financial Services and Group Banking Advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab27b3ed-af10-4dc8-807f-4a782bb5730d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9af85723-553d-4a73-83c0-8f015e71f7a0
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
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 May 2025 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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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