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Legal Advisory Service

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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27 Feb 2023 at 18:15

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27 Feb 2023 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has recently awarded a contract for a 'Legal Advisory Service'. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, was awarded to Browne Jacobson Llp and involves providing legal services primarily relating to laws affecting the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 9th November 2022 and the contract period running from 12th December 2022 to 11th December 2023. The buying organisation, Government Legal Department, is located in London with the postal code SW1H 9GL, in the services industry category.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), looking to provide legal services. Companies well-suited to compete should have expertise in legal advisory services and a good understanding of laws related to environmental, food, and rural affairs. As the contract value is substantial, it presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector. SMEs focusing on legal consultancy can leverage their capabilities to compete effectively in this procurement process. Browne Jacobson Llp, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business that can successfully secure and execute such contracts.

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Notice Title

Legal Advisory Service

Notice Description

This Procurement will establish a Supplier Contract for the provision of legal services, primarily relating to the law used to advise the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b5877b78-9044-4b54-9ecb-de2c30f07be8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5e13d9-b1ac-4981-a3b0-2a0058cf061f
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
SME

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
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£850,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2022 - 11 Dec 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Virginia Desalu
Contact Email
virginia.desalu@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442072101347

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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