Award

General Legal Advice and Services to support Financial Services Tender

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

10 Sep 2024 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for "General Legal Advice and Services to support Financial Services Tender" to Burges Salmon LLP. This procurement, classified under the legal advisory and representation services industry category, involves the provision of specialist procurement-related legal advice, including evaluation, procedural, and documentary guidance. The contract period spans from 21 June 2024 to 30 September 2024, with the award notice published on 10 September 2024. This direct award, facilitated via the CCS Legal services framework, encompasses a procurement method classified as "Other - Direct Award." The services are to be rendered globally, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions, with a contract value amounting to £20,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses particularly adept in legal advisory and representation services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By collaborating with a large and reputable entity such as the FCDO, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain credibility, and expand their market reach. SMEs specialised in providing procurement-related legal advice stand a significant advantage, aligning with the tender's objective of supporting financial services through proficient legal guidance. Additionally, due to the extensive geographical coverage of the required services, businesses with a global or regional presence would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes.

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Notice Title

General Legal Advice and Services to support Financial Services Tender

Notice Description

Notification of a Direct Award via the CCS Legal services framework to Burges Salmon LLP for the provision of specialist procurement-related legal advice related to a Tender procedure. Provision of advice on evaluation, procedural and documentary matters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb0b47ea-2383-4deb-8369-b5ed14fd9993
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a22602-0aae-492e-b950-cdd32164a818
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST KILBRIDE
Postcode
G75 8EA
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
East Kilbride West
Westminster Constituency
East Kilbride and Strathaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

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