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Short Term Property Legal Resource

HS2

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02 Nov 2018 at 14:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by HS2, involves the award of a contract titled "Short Term Property Legal Resource." This contract, valued at £20,000, focuses on providing specialist resources to support the HS2 Legal Team in light of unforeseen absences. The procurement classified under CPV code 79000000 pertains to business services in law, marketing, and consulting. The contract period commenced on 26 September 2018 and concluded on 18 December 2018, with the procurement method selected being a direct single tender action, which fell below the prescribed threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector, particularly those offering consultancy and legal support services. Businesses that are agile and capable of providing immediate specialist resources can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and establish relationships with large contracting authorities such as HS2. Furthermore, those with expertise relevant to large infrastructure projects may find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Title

Short Term Property Legal Resource

Notice Description

Contract awarded to Francis Taylor Buildings in order to provide specialist resource to support the HS2 Legal Team in the event of an unforeseen absence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d5ec13e2-ec1c-47d0-8f76-dd7d8b752c2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea050b10-dd77-407c-b0da-69df42a4202d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below 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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2018 - 18 Dec 2018 1-6 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
HS2
Contact Name
Jennifer Bignell
Contact Email
jennifer.bignell@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRANCIS TAYLOR BUILDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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