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con_13739 COVID-19 Inquiry Legal Advice Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Jun 2022 at 14:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for legal advice services titled "con_13739 COVID-19 Inquiry Legal Advice Services." This initiative falls within the legal services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement was executed through a selective method and involved a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 10th June 2022, with the awarded contract starting on 28th June 2022 and running until 27th June 2027, with a total contract value of £5,000,000.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing support for government inquiries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to consider participation, given their suitability for this contract. Engaging in such contracts not only aids in expanding capabilities but also fosters relationships with government entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_13739 COVID-19 Inquiry Legal Advice Services

Notice Description

Legal Advice Services to supplement capacity available from Government Legal Department to support the Covid-19 Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb420270-d6ff-4b75-b1ac-0d1cb9675187
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fd79288-8cfc-423a-be6d-d9b6719f6684
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2022 - 27 Jun 2027 Over 5 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 EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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

DWF

Further Information

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