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Specialist Legal Services

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE

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05 Apr 2023 at 10:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has awarded a contract for Specialist Legal Services to HILL DICKINSON LLP. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, had a value of £20,000 GBP and used a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 21st March 2023 to 20th September 2023, offering growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services.

This tender by DBS presents an opportunity for businesses, especially legal service providers, to compete for contracting opportunities. The procurement process was in the award stage as of the 21st of March 2023, with a clear focus on legal services within the services category. Businesses interested in providing legal expertise should consider engaging with DBS, the buying organisation, to explore potential collaborations and business expansions.

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Notice Title

Specialist Legal Services

Notice Description

To provide specialist legal services. to DBS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b28b3014-bd37-40eb-a307-054e0f9f29b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb23ad33-bda0-498d-b6d5-2fc63d04706d
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
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2023 - 20 Sep 2023 6-12 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
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING 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 1QY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HILL DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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