Tender

Finance and Complex Legal Services Panel Agreement

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

19 May 2017 at 14:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a public procurement process titled "Finance and Complex Legal Services Panel Agreement" aimed at establishing a Panel Agreement for various Crown Bodies and permitted users. This tender falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 June 2017. The initial contract period begins on 1 September 2017 and extends until 31 August 2021, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement method is open, allowing for broader participation, and the total value of the contract is £90 million, covering multiple addressable regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that can deliver finance and complex legal advice. Companies that align with this service category, including both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), may find robust prospects for growth by forming partnerships or securing contracts through this panel. Entities well-versed in delivering tailored legal solutions or possessing specific expertise in public sector legal requirements will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Finance and Complex Legal Services Panel Agreement

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service as the Authority is putting in place a Panel Agreement for Finance and Complex Legal Services ('the Panel') for Crown Bodies and other permitted users identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations) ('Panel Customers'). Panel Customers will then be able to enter into Legal Service Contracts with successful Suppliers for any required services. This procurement relates to the legal services which are listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) 2015 as a specific service. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Tough Regime ('LTR') is therefore subject to limited regulation a and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015. This Panel Agreement will be for an initial Panel Period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) consecutive months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfff50c6-f1ac-4636-847c-3a885b4f8f23
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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