Award

Legal Interim - Enforcement

O F W A T

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Award

10 Oct 2023 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for this procurement process is O F W A T. The title of the tender is "Legal Interim - Enforcement" in the services industry category. The procurement method used is direct with a single tender action below the threshold. The location for this procurement is in Birmingham, England. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a tender period ending on September 14, 2023, and a contract period starting on October 16, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024.

This tender by O F W A T for legal services in enforcement, litigation, and investigations work offers business opportunities for companies specialising in legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically suited to compete for this tender. The contract value is £113,400 in GBP, providing a clear opportunity for growth through securing this awarded contract with ASHURST LLP, the current supplier. Companies interested in providing such legal services should consider engaging with O F W A T to explore potential future contracting opportunities in this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Interim - Enforcement

Notice Description

Enforcement, litigation and investigations work

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be9581e5-e84c-471b-9d8e-434e1e208d40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc3240e4-d420-4065-8839-493c1c6f0952
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£113,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£113,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
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
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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