Award

Legal Services to Support COVID 19 Inquiry (DLUHC)

DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES

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Award

14 Nov 2022 at 15:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has awarded a contract for legal services to support the COVID-19 inquiry. The contract, with a value of £8,000,000 in GBP, commenced on 10th October 2022, with a contract period lasting for two years and three possible one-year extensions. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The buying organisation is located in London, SW1P 4DF, England. The contract stage is currently marked as complete.

This tender for legal services presents business opportunities for large-scale legal service providers. The nature of this procurement process caters to firms experienced in providing legal services, particularly in the area of supporting inquiries such as those related to pandemics. The contract's long-term duration with potential extension options makes it suitable for legal firms looking for stable and substantial projects to grow their portfolio and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services to Support COVID 19 Inquiry (DLUHC)

Notice Description

The call-off Contract shall commence 10th October 2022 for a period of Two (2) Years with Three (3) x One (1) Year Exercisable Extensional Options.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cce6bd5-85ba-4bb2-8cd7-e1813a7fe033
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
Not specified
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
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Oct 2022 - 10 Oct 2024 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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