Award

Provision of Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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Award

15 Jan 2020 at 10:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is seeking to procure paralegal services through the tender titled "Provision of Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry." This procurement process, classified under "services of commercial workers," is located in Liverpool, England, and has now reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to LAW ABSOLUTE LIMITED. The contract period commenced on 13th November 2019 and will conclude on 12th November 2020. Notably, the total value of the contract is approximately £2,294,203, and the procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender period ended on 30th October 2019.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal and paralegal services, particularly those who can provide skilled personnel equipped to handle inquiries related to public healthcare issues. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature. Engaging in this procurement could not only enhance the supplier's portfolio but also promote growth by collaborating with a prominent contracting authority like the Cabinet Office.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of Paralegals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d019c5bf-2d3b-4197-835b-a11acdedd138
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4077496f-dde3-4615-aad0-716f8e60875d
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98511000 - Services of commercial workers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,294,203 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2019 - 12 Nov 2020 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE

Further Information

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