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Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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24 Jun 2019 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry", a legal services contract valued at £2,152,800. The procurement process has reached the award stage after an urgent direct award request to LAW Absolute Ltd, which was completed on 21st June 2019. The contract commenced on 24th June 2019 and is set to conclude on 23rd June 2020. This selective procurement method was executed via a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This contract represents substantial opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in paralegal services. Companies with expertise in legal support, especially those capable of mobilising personnel rapidly, will find this procurement particularly relevant. Given the urgent nature of the requirement, businesses that can demonstrate swift responsiveness and a robust operational structure will be well-placed to compete successfully in future tenders of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

Urgent Direct Award request to Law Absolute (NMNC) for 40 paralegals to be in place by 28th June.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86705f4f-5a24-4f0c-8dbe-495e2795d49d
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
SME

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
£2,152,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2019 - 23 Jun 2020 1-2 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

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

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