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DWP/CMS Litigation Services - Order for Sale

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded the contract for "DWP/CMS Litigation Services - Order for Sale" to Shakespeare Martineau for public law and order services. The contract value is £98,444 in GBP, with a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The tender period ended on 10th February 2023, and the contract period spans from 20th February 2023 to 19th February 2024. This opportunity is available in various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services industry to compete for providing litigation services related to court actions for child maintenance arrears. Businesses with expertise in public law and order services, particularly in England and Wales, may find this tender suitable. Potential suppliers should engage with the Department for Work and Pensions to explore collaboration possibilities and meet the requirements of the contract for mutual business growth.

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Notice Title

DWP/CMS Litigation Services - Order for Sale

Notice Description

The required service is to instruct solicitors to make an application for an Order for Sale (OFS) and ongoing related court actions in England and Wales in relation to property owned by a Paying Parent (PP) for the purposes of securing arrears of child maintenance. The Solicitor is required to attempt to set-up payment plans with the PP for the owed debt, to help avoid the sale of a property. This can be at any point of the process and the Solicitor will manage the agreed payment plans. This requirement does not extend to cases in Scotland or Northern Ireland.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0616ec1-309d-4491-b4cd-a08cc0bf6c53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fbd294c-29c1-4974-85e7-8a2c103cfd8d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75242000 - Public law and order services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,444 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,444 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2023 - 19 Feb 2024 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6AA
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

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