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GBN - Legal Services (Phase 2)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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28 Jun 2023 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a tender for external legal support titled "GBN - Legal Services (Phase 2)" under the Legal advisory and information services category. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 29th March 2023, and the contract period is from 8th May 2023 to 8th May 2024. Ashurst LLP was awarded the contract worth £9,500,000. The buying organisation is situated at 1 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0ET, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal services firms to compete for a significant contract within the legal advisory and information services industry category. Businesses specialising in legal support and consultancy, particularly those with experience in large-scale projects, should consider engaging with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy. The award date was 28th April 2023, ensuring stability for the winning supplier, Ashurst LLP, for the contract period from 8th May 2023 to 8th May 2024.

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Notice Title

GBN - Legal Services (Phase 2)

Notice Description

External legal support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da7af9e-4b8a-4c07-a2c4-2bebcced5330
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2023 - 8 May 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Zoe Mackie
Contact Email
zoe.mackie@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

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