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Legal Services for GLD

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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Award

20 Oct 2022 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has awarded a contract for legal services under the title "Legal Services for GLD". The procurement process was completed through a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £20,000 GBP, had a tender period ending on 1st September 2022 and a contract period running from 12th September 2022 to 12th October 2022. The location of the contract is in London with the buying organisation located at 102 Petty France, London, SW1H9GL, England. The main procurement category for this contract is services.

Businesses providing legal services, especially those capable of offering general legal advice and services, would find opportunities for growth in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for participation in the process. The Government Legal Department acted as the buyer in this contract, engaging Ernst & Young LLP as the awarded supplier. This contract presents a chance for SMEs in the legal services industry to compete effectively and expand their business through this direct award opportunity from CCS RM6179.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for GLD

Notice Description

Direct Award on CCS RM6179 for the provision of legal advice and services. Lot 1- General Legal Advice and Services Ernst & Young were engaged by The Government Legal Department to produce a report on the financial strength of selected corporate entities and identification of financial material events through the use of publicly available information to assist in ongoing litigation".

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c08db0ce-5326-4a62-8cf3-0d2a7b964cb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45e1a494-efaa-4ef1-a165-6ebc115caa82
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
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2022 - 12 Oct 2022 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Virginia Desalu
Contact Email
virginia.desalu@governmentlegal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+442072101347

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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