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Provision of Legal Services for the Covid-19 Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

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21 Jan 2022 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of legal services for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry was conducted by the Cabinet Office, based in London. This tender, which was classified under business services related to law, was awarded on 21st December 2021 and the contract commenced on 22nd December 2021, running until 31st March 2022. The procurement method utilised was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tendering period concluded on 21st December 2021.

This contract presents opportunities for growth, especially for larger legal firms with expertise in public inquiries and crisis management. Legal service providers capable of delivering comprehensive support during significant governmental investigations would find this tender particularly relevant. Those with a strong track record in public sector contracts and understanding of the complexities involved in legal services related to public health issues would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services for the Covid-19 Inquiry

Notice Description

Solicitor services for the set-up phase of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd4ff336-bdb0-4a20-bcaf-d4140de30f40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4a1ee1f-f428-40dc-947b-8bda8b5b0a39
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIELDFISHER

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