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Legal Services Framework

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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20 May 2021 at 16:00

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19 May 2021 at 15:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has recently awarded a contract for the provision of legal advice services through the 'Legal Services Framework'. This framework agreement is designed for UK Central Government Departments and other public sector bodies. It includes two lots: General Legal Services and Financial and Complex Legal Services. The procurement was conducted under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR') and is for a 36-month period with a possible 12-month extension. The key deadlines for confirmation of award were 30/11/2021 for Lot 2 and 07/12/2021 for Lot 1.

This tender for the Legal Services Framework offers opportunities for legal service providers looking to work with UK Central Government Departments. The framework agreement covers a range of legal specialisms and projects, providing a platform for growth in the legal services sector. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in finance and complex legal matters, are well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority has established a framework agreement for the provision of legal advice services to be utilised by UK Central Government Departments, and other public sector bodies to be identified at VI.3. It is intended that this agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all legal services in respect of a number of general specialisms, finance specialisms and complex projects, required by UK Central Government Departments. The Framework Agreement has 2 lots Lot 1: General Legal Services Lot 2: Financial and Complex Legal Services This procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime ('LTR') and is therefore subject to limited regulation. It has been conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 of PCR 2015, and relates to the legal services which are listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) 2015 as a specific service. The Framework Agreement is established for 36 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months at the discretion of CCS. Please Note - Lot 1 issued confirmation of award on 07/12/2021, Lot 2 issued confirmation of award on 30/11/2021. Additional information: The duration of this framework was 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months (3+1). Please note that the optional extension has been utilised and the end date is now 30/11/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79bb1b52-184b-4b09-b7ec-7e4718e8676b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£430,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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

A LIST OF SUCCESSFUL SUPPLIERS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS A

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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