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20 Jul 2022 at 07:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the provision of paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry. The contract involves recruitment services and has a total value of £8,314,338.5 GBP. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on June 16, 2022, and ends on June 14, 2024.

This tender for providing paralegals presents opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry. Suitable businesses with experience in recruitment services and legal support are well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded by the Crown Commercial Service, is a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration within the services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

The Inquiry is looking for highly capable, experienced Paralegals to work with the Infected Blood Inquiry legal team. The roles will require providing advice to the Chair of the Inquiry on a broad and diverse range of issues. The successful candidates will be responsible for investigating and gathering a broad range of evidence, which includes managing a disclosure exercise and taking witness evidence. While previous experience or knowledge may be preferable, the work is likely to involve a rapid learning curve to acquire legal skills and knowledge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adafcc21-30cc-4ac0-8a12-d7e1dbe2cd59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28dd407-d19a-4b24-9fd7-63b52f97c69a
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,314,338 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,314,338 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2024 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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE LIMITED

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