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General Commercial Law 2021-25

NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE

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04 Jun 2021 at 10:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Audit Office has completed a procurement process for "General Commercial Law 2021-25," which involves providing legal advice in the business services sector. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded on March 22, 2021, with a contract period starting from April 1, 2021, and concluding on March 31, 2025. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and had a submission deadline of February 19, 2021. The contract will be delivered at the National Audit Office's location in London, with the postal code SW1W 9SP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to expand their operations. Large legal firms, particularly those experienced in commercial law and with the capacity to manage substantial contracts, would be well-suited to compete in this space. Engaging with the National Audit Office could enhance their public sector portfolio and potentially lead to further contracts within the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Commercial Law 2021-25

Notice Description

General Commercial Law Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba171133-97f5-4711-ad8d-158ce21d8b23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/814ada98-7076-46c0-90a8-640bb2c89d3f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 4-5 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
NATIONAL AUDIT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
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
Pimlico North
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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