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General Legal Advice Support

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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23 Nov 2022 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has recently awarded a contract for General Legal Advice Support. The procurement process was completed through a direct procurement method using a single tender action below threshold. The contract, valued at £50,000, has a start date of 3rd November 2022 and an end date of 3rd November 2024. The contract was awarded to FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER LLP. The location of the contract is in England, with the UK Hydrographic Office serving as the buying organization.

This tender for legal services presents an opportunity for law firms and legal service providers to engage in providing support to the UK Hydrographic Office. Businesses specializing in legal services and related areas would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The contract period offers a potential for stable income and growth for the successful bidder, aligning with businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the legal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Legal Advice Support

Notice Description

Legal services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7960446-a4d6-4390-aacf-a67ae4502891
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a45bdd-5a73-47e7-b280-b76cd1064062
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2022 - 3 Nov 2024 2-3 years
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
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Bethan Plumley
Contact Email
beth.plumley@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01823 483399

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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