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The Provision of External Legal Advice for the GOV.UK Verify Programme

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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19 Mar 2019 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is seeking to enhance its GOV.UK Verify Programme through the procurement of external legal advice, with a total contract value of £350,000. This procurement, classified under legal advisory services (CPV code: 79111000), was initiated via a selective tender process and is now complete. The contract commenced on 7 January 2019 and will conclude on 6 July 2020. Interested parties should note that the tender period ended on 19 December 2018, and this procurement was executed for locations including the United Kingdom and other jurisdictions such as European regions and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector consultancy or governmental legal matters, to engage in significant contracts with governmental entities. As the Cabinet Office is a prominent authority, successful bidders are likely to gain valuable experience and establish a crucial relationship with a key client in the public sector. Businesses with a strong background in legal advice and a proven track record in delivering services to governmental bodies would be well-suited to pursue similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of External Legal Advice for the GOV.UK Verify Programme

Notice Description

Call off Competition for GDS, an agency within Cabinet Office

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25dd5b33-baf0-41bf-974e-f78833149a2a
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jul 2020 1-2 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SLAUGHTER & MAY

Further Information

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