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Project Mulberry - Legal Panel

BANK OF ENGLAND

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16 Sep 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Project Mulberry - Legal Panel" involves the Bank of England seeking an external legal advisor, with the process having reached the award stage. The winning supplier is Eversheds Sunderland Limited. The total contract value is £663,540, covering legal services classified under CPV code 79100000. This selective procurement is a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract running from 29th April 2025 to 31st October 2025. This initiative is based in England, specifically the regions served by the Bank of England located in London, with procurement activities led by their corporate contracts department.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities particularly for firms specialising in legal services, as signified by its large contract value. It's ideal for businesses capable of engaging in selective procurement processes, especially if they are part of a framework agreement. While the awarded supplier is a large enterprise, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities and strategic positioning in similar procurement frameworks may find competitive opportunities in future tenders. The focus on complex legal services suggests a demand for experienced legal professionals capable of navigating the financial and regulatory landscape associated with the operations of the UK’s central bank.

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Notice Title

Project Mulberry - Legal Panel

Notice Description

The Bank of England is seeking to appoint an external legal advisor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd66ea78-c73d-443a-8d61-3b596ef7f37a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38cbaacc-8a8d-427a-a8d9-958aa587f348
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
£663,540 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£663,540 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporate.contracts@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
02034612595

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUNDERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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