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Legal Investigation and Advocacy Services in Fitness to Practise.

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

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10 Jun 2022 at 08:13

Award

24 Mar 2022 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Investigation and Advocacy Services in Fitness to Practise" was conducted by Social Work England, located in Sheffield, England. The procurement was completed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services Legal Service Framework. The tender period ended on 4th February 2022, with the contract beginning on 30th May 2022 and set to last until 29th May 2027. The total value of the awarded contract is £16,500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing legal and advocacy services, particularly those with experience in regulatory and fitness-to-practise matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority has indicated suitability for this category. Companies like Capsticks Solicitors LLP, who were awarded the contract, exemplify the large-scale, specialised expertise desired in this sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Investigation and Advocacy Services in Fitness to Practise.

Notice Description

Social Work England wishes to engage the services of a supplier to provide Legal and Advocacy Services with regards to investigations of Social Work England's Fitness to Practise cases. This procurement was completed using a Call-Off (further competition) from the following framework - NHS Shared Business Services - Legal Service Framework - SBS/18/CW/ZWS/9216 (https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/fas-legal-services).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf6d024d-d72f-4615-88a0-0788f5aa6b34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e149de-858c-4e54-afeb-02b9ee6b02d3
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2022 - 29 May 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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