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Project Murray Legal Services Direct Award

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Project Murray Legal Services Direct Award" was managed by the Crown Commercial Service, a UK government body based in Liverpool. The contract, which focused on legal services under the CPV classification of 79100000, had a total value of £50,000. The contract period commenced on 8th January 2018 and concluded on 7th April 2018, with the tender period ending on 5th January 2018. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined process aimed at utilising pre-approved suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector due to the direct nature of the award, which was issued to Mills & Reeve LLP, a large supplier. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in public sector consultancy or contract law, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with similar future tenders can help SMEs expand their portfolio and establish relationships with government buyers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Murray Legal Services Direct Award

Notice Description

Direct Award to Mills and Reeve for Project Murray Legal Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af506d22-f648-47ba-a08f-46d99331f359
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25b03e2-1208-4c23-9864-3b97637e7828
Current Stage
Award
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2018 - 7 Apr 2018 1-6 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
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
Post Town
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

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