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Commercial Assurance Service

HS2

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30 Mar 2023 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The UK's High Speed Two (HS2) has recently awarded a contract for the Commercial Assurance Service. This service involves legal support for assuring compliance with the programme's requirements. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6240 framework agreement. The contract value is £788,960 GBP, and the contract period is set from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2025, providing ample time for service provision.

This award presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in providing progressive assurance. The contract is part of the services category, creating opportunities for legal firms looking to work with large infrastructure projects like HS2. The contract's start date is imminent, allowing for quick integration and gearing up for future legal service delivery.

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Notice Title

Commercial Assurance Service

Notice Description

Contract award of the Commercial Assurance Service, which will provide legal services in respect of progressive assurance to HS2 Ltd on the requirements of the programme. The Contract was awarded using the Crown Commercial Services RM6240: Public Sector Legal Services Framework Agreement under Lot 1a.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37f5de9-e4a5-4fc4-a8f4-7803dd69a17d
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
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
£788,960 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£788,960 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
Siobhan McDonald
Contact Email
siobhan.mcdonald@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B90 2DQ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Shirley West
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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