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Legal Services relating to Employment Specialist Legal Advice

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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08 Aug 2024 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Services relating to Employment Specialist Legal Advice" was conducted by Post Office Limited, located at 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7ER, England. This tender falls under the industry category of legal services and was executed as a call-off from a framework agreement via a selective procurement method. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period starting on 30th September 2023 and ending on 1st April 2025. The total value of the contract is £250,000 GBP. Notable dates include the end of the tender period on 29th September 2023 and the award date on the same day.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in employment-related legal advice. Although the tender was not specifically designed for SMEs or VCSEs, large legal firms with a robust portfolio in employment law are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. Successful execution of this contract can enhance the supplier's reputation and provide access to subsequent projects within the public sector through established framework agreements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services relating to Employment Specialist Legal Advice

Notice Description

Call-Off contract relating to Employment Specialist Legal Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd5bb1ba-5312-4aa6-a202-d691bf6f8692
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012edf7e-d4dd-4709-a81f-0a270ff14346
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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2023 - 1 Apr 2025 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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