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UK SBS PS18288 External Legal Services for BEIS International Climate Finance

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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10 Jun 2019 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract titled "UK SBS PS18288 External Legal Services for BEIS International Climate Finance." This contract relates to the provision of legal services and is categorised under CPV code 79100000. The award was officially published on 10th June 2019 and followed a selective procurement method through a further competition against the CCS RM3786 framework. The contract period commenced on 22nd May 2019 and extends to 31st March 2021, with an initial value of £400,000 and an option for extension worth £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those with expertise in international climate finance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this opportunity appealing, as the contract was aimed at promoting their participation. Legal firms capable of delivering specialised advice in governmental climate finance initiatives are especially well-positioned to compete for such contracts, contributing to overall business growth within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PS18288 External Legal Services for BEIS International Climate Finance

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have purchased a service provider for additional legal advice and support for the development and delivery of the BEIS International Climate Finance (ICF) portfolio of programmes. This contract has been awarded following a further competition against CCS RM3786 General Legal Advice Services tier 1. The value for the initial contract period is PS400,000.00. This contract has the option to extend for a further 1 year until 31/03/2021, the value of the extension is PS300,000.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04d77dbf-c7c9-43c3-af35-d6ceb707381a
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Ben Oborne
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
01793 867005

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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