Award

Legal support services

MET OFFICE

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Award

16 May 2025 at 10:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Legal support services" contract, conducted by the Met Office, focused on providing legal services under the NEPO513 framework. This tender falls under the Legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and involves a selective procurement method in the form of a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract location is primarily in Exeter, England, with the relevant postal code being EX1 3PB. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total award value of £260,000. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, having been completed with the award notice published on 16th May 2025.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those looking to expand their government contract portfolio. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could find the framework alignment beneficial given the specific suitability requirements stated. The call-off nature from the NEPO513 framework provides businesses that are already part of or can join relevant frameworks an advantage. Womble Bond Dickinson LLP, a large firm known for its expertise, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the potential for well-established legal firms to engage in significant public sector opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal support services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of legal services. Awarded under NEPO513 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b38da6f5-3603-41db-b062-8315d3ad7216
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165fa565-4ac3-4bd0-9fff-4d535079aac0
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
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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