Planning

*** TEST SB 02042025 ***

MHCLG

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 13:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "*** TEST SB 02042025 ***". The procurement, within the legal services sector, is classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement process is aimed at works related to legal services and is set to address needs in the North East region of the United Kingdom, with key activities centered at their London office. The planning stage is crucially addressing market engagement, with an engagement end date set for 31st January 2026. This timeline allows prospective suppliers to prepare and position themselves for participation in forthcoming tender activities once the planning phase transitions into an open competitive stage.

This tender opportunity can significantly benefit businesses involved in legal services by offering them a chance to engage directly with MHCLG, a major government department. It is particularly fitting for larger, established legal firms that can provide comprehensive legal works, given the suitability criteria do not favour SMEs or VCSEs. The early engagement notice further suggests that businesses preparing to compete in this process should be ready to provide substantial expertise and ample resources to align with MHCLG's requirements. Companies capable of expanding their operations or seeking to establish a strong presence in the North East region will find this opportunity promising for strategic growth and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

*** TEST SB 02042025 ***

Notice Description

*** TEST ***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b54efa09-acb0-4639-958d-3be32136c0f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9032b4a-b8fc-459e-99ab-774ea989cc05
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MHCLG
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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