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MHCLG _ Legal Advice for Planning Portal_Negotiation

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Award

22 Jun 2020 at 12:53

Award

17 Apr 2020 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently awarded a contract titled "MHCLG _ Legal Advice for Planning Portal_Negotiation". This contract, which is classified under the industry category of Legal Advisory Services, was awarded as part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS - General Legal Advice Services framework (ref RM 3786). It is based in London and involves a total contract value of £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The contract period spans from May 25, 2020, to December 31, 2020, following the closure of the tender period on May 11, 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for law firms that specialise in corporate governance and legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. With the involvement of a governmental body and a clear focus on the re-negotiation of shareholder agreements, firms that demonstrate expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks related to public infrastructure and governance would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would also find potential growth avenues here, given the Ministry's initiative to support diverse suppliers.

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Notice Title

MHCLG _ Legal Advice for Planning Portal_Negotiation

Notice Description

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government hold shares in Portalplanquest Ltd and the National Planning Portal. Legal advice is required regarding MHCLG's shareholdings and re-negotiating the shareholders agreement in relation to the portal in due to a change of control in Portalplanquest Ltd This contract is a call-off via the CCS - General Legal Advice Services framework (ref RM 3786) Lot 1. Additional information: Tasking order for Direct Award under Crown Commercial Services General Legal Advice Services Framework RM3786

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5e8d00-a614-40a7-8ab8-f29c23ef664e
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
24 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Joanna Means
Contact Email
commercail.means@communities.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4JA
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PINSENT MASONS

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