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Unified Communications Legal Support Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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04 Nov 2021 at 09:45

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08 Oct 2021 at 17:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is titled "Unified Communications Legal Support Services," initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, located in London, England. This process falls under the legal services industry and is at the award stage, having successfully concluded with the awarding of a contract to DLA Piper LLP. The contract commenced on 1 June 2021 and runs until a longstop date of 31 March 2023, with an estimated total value ranging from £30,000 to £155,000. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the initial tender period concluding on 31 May 2021.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for large legal firms capable of providing comprehensive legal advice and drafting services in contract law, commercial law, and public procurement law. As the contract supports the Defra group's Unified Communications contract portfolio, businesses specialising in such legal services can position themselves effectively to meet the customer's requirements. Competitors best suited for this clear contracting opportunity will be experienced legal service providers with a thorough understanding of both public procurement processes and the specific needs of governmental bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unified Communications Legal Support Services

Notice Description

The Customer requires external legal support to complement the Defra group Commercial ("DgC") team and the Government Legal Department ("GLD") in supporting the DDTS Unified Communications contract portfolio. The Supplier shall provide advice and/or drafting on aspects of contract law, commercial law and public procurement law relevant to the Unified Communications contract portfolio as requested by the Customer from time to time. The contract commenced on 26 May 2021 and will end on completion of the Services and, in any event, by the longstop date of 31 March 2023. Estimated fees range PS30k to PS155k.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c82e75a7-7753-4fcc-be0f-fd4713088384
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58fad37-5b3a-4e78-bd7c-4db3af72ac1d
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
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2021 - 27 Dec 2023 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
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

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