Award

Retail Legal Services

POST OFFICE LIMITED

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Award

13 Aug 2024 at 15:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by Post Office Limited, pertains to a call-off contract for legal services under the title "Retail Legal Services." The industry category is legal services (CPV classification 79100000), and the services are to be delivered in London, specifically to postcode EC2V 7ER. The procurement has progressed to the Award stage, with the contract commencing on 1st October 2023 and concluding on 30th March 2025. The tender was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. Notably, the tender period concluded on 30th September 2023.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses capable of providing specialised legal services within the retail sector. With a contract value of £500,000, this award can offer substantial revenue growth for the winning firm. Given the nature of the services required, the procurement is best suited for large-scale legal service providers, exemplified by the awarded supplier, DAC Beachcroft LLP. Smaller enterprises or those from the voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector may find this tender less suitable due to the specific requirements outlined by the Post Office Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail Legal Services

Notice Description

Call-off contract for legal services relating to POL's retail services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-deb49a5d-fb6e-4384-8855-31dccdc45524
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f15a5c2-0427-4bf6-9d69-8a7e14eabbfb
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Mar 2025 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
POST OFFICE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7ER
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bassishaw
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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