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Legal Support for Sizewell C- Award of Contract

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2022 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the East Suffolk Council, which conducted a selective tender for the contract titled "Legal Support for Sizewell C." This contract, awarded to BDB Pitmans LLP, falls within the legal services category and was valued at £100,000. The contract period commenced on 6th December 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st December 2022. The tender period ended on 29th November 2021, and the project is situated in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for law firms experienced in public sector legal services to expand their client base, particularly those with a strong understanding of frameworks such as the Crown Commercial Services. Businesses that specialise in providing legal support for infrastructure projects and public contracts would be well-suited to compete in future similar tenders. Additionally, firms looking to establish relationships with local councils and public authorities could benefit from the networking potential stemming from this award.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support for Sizewell C- Award of Contract

Notice Description

Direct award contract notice under Crown Commercial Services framework RM3788: WPS Legal Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da4161f2-2c6f-44f4-950d-a007759cadb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/023a54b2-0ec8-4acb-851f-dfdb47a48fbb
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
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Moye
Contact Email
amy.moye@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502 523507

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDB PITMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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