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Provision of Ongoing Legal Advice for Census

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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27 Apr 2022 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Ongoing Legal Advice for Census" has been initiated by the Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales. This contract falls under the legal advisory services category (CPV code: 79111000). The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 28 January 2022 and is active until 30 September 2022, with a total value of £80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their business in the public sector. Companies specialising in legal advisory services may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their expertise and potentially build a long-term relationship with the Office for National Statistics, which requires ongoing legal support to conclude its census project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ongoing Legal Advice for Census

Notice Description

Continued legal advice for the conclusion of the census project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefb0d01-6a40-443a-a4d5-7542d139e749
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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