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BT273 - Cavendish Square Legal Services Support - DA via LBLA framework

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council recently completed a procurement process titled "BT273 - Cavendish Square Legal Services Support," focusing on providing legal support for the sale of Cavendish Square. The procurement, which falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. This process concluded with the award made to Pinsent Masons LLP. Located in London, England, the contract was active from 6 March 2025 until 5 September 2025, with the total value being £81,500. The procurement aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs), emphasising opportunities within the specified location and sector.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses providing legal advisory services, particularly those specialising in commercial property transactions. SMEs in the legal industry can benefit from such opportunities, especially when aligned with framework agreements. This initiative highlights the potential for growth in delivering specialised legal services, facilitating engagement with government contracts, which can lead to repeat business and expansion in public sector engagements. The successful bidder, Pinsent Masons LLP, exemplifies how established legal firms can leverage public procurement to enhance their service portfolios and client reach.

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Notice Title

BT273 - Cavendish Square Legal Services Support - DA via LBLA framework

Notice Description

Legal support in the sale of cavendish Square

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6a3da47-86a6-4486-8cdc-a8a99000ad48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9adb3b76-4a3c-4af4-b8c9-82e78e87f49a
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2025 - 5 Sep 2025 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
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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