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Outsourcing litigation and legal process works for DWP MOJ, Home office and Rural Payments Authority (RPA)

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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20 Jan 2025 at 17:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the outsourcing of litigation and legal process works for the Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and Rural Payments Authority. This project falls under the category of "Legal services" and the procurement process was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,250,000, covers services to be delivered across the North West region of the United Kingdom from 8th November 2024 to 7th November 2026. Notable dates include the tender period ending on 15th October 2024 and the awarding of the contract on 20th October 2024, with the award notice published on 20th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those experienced in handling legal services and litigation processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from engaging in similar large-scale government contracts. DWF Law LLP, identified as a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, highlighting the importance of expertise in legal services within the public sector. Businesses possessing the necessary capabilities and experience in this industry will find such contracts beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing a robust presence in the public procurement market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Outsourcing litigation and legal process works for DWP MOJ, Home office and Rural Payments Authority (RPA)

Notice Description

Outsourcing litigation and legal process works for DWP MOJ, Home office and Rural Payments Authority (RPA)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5879bba-6ec8-4876-b3a9-97d157a8b369
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e560915-f9e3-4b0d-a6a8-bb98547b82a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2026 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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