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Legal Advice employment test and learn provision

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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24 Oct 2018 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has successfully completed a procurement process for "Legal Advice employment test and learn provision," aimed at obtaining commercial legal advice. This tender, classified under the CPV code for business services related to law and consulting, had a contract value of £15,000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 26th September 2018 to 31st March 2019. The procurement was published on 24th October 2018, following the tender deadline that ended on 24th September 2018. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal services to engage with a significant government department. Participating firms can strengthen their business growth by leveraging their expertise in commercial legal advice, potentially benefiting from long-term relationships with a key public sector buyer. With the scope aimed at legal consultancy, businesses in the legal services industry are particularly well-suited to respond to similar future tenders within this framework.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice employment test and learn provision

Notice Description

Commercial Legal Advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b90c2599-2abf-4ccd-86ff-b5083a32c9ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71573990-27d3-45ec-8d25-85fddb5d0307
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Julie Marston
Contact Email
julie.marston@dwp.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0113 2324826

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER ULK

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