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General Legal Advice Services (GLAS)

SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION

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22 Jun 2022 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) has completed a procurement process for General Legal Advice Services (GLAS), as part of its mandate to improve social mobility in the UK. This contract falls under the industry category of social research services and was awarded to Mills & Reeve LLP for a total value of £31,000. The procurement method used was selective, involving a direct award from the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) General Legal Advice Framework RM3786. The contract period commenced on 25 August 2021 and will conclude on 31 August 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those equipped to provide social research and advisory support to governmental bodies and non-profits. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited candidates, as the procurement guidelines encourage their participation. The focus on social mobility could also align with businesses that have a strong commitment to social impact, thus fostering both growth and community improvement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Legal Advice Services (GLAS)

Notice Description

The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) monitors progress towards improving social mobility in the UK and promotes social mobility in England. It is an independent statutory body created by an Act of Parliament. The SMC was looking for external legal advice which could be procured via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) General Legal Advice (GLAS) Framework RM3786. The SMC approached suppliers on this Framework for quotes. The SMC estimated a total budget of PS30k for this legal advice inclusive of a two-year legal retainer contract. Framework RM3786 [Customer Guidance: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3786] recommends a direct award for legal work under PS50k.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d6cf1c30-89f9-4188-a925-bf2bc6705ab4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a00b23b0-0647-4273-a484-9543e03f52f7
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 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
SOCIAL MOBILITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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