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Provision of Litigation and Legal Process Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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14 Jan 2025 at 13:41

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06 Dec 2024 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Litigation and Legal Process Services" under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The contract, valued at £2,500,000, was intended to deliver comprehensive litigation and legal process services for the Ministry of Justice (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service), the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Home Office. The services cover various regions in the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, as well as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates in the procurement include the tender period which ended on 4th September 2024, and the contract period which runs from 8th November 2024 to 7th November 2026. The award status was updated on 14th January 2025.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for large legal firms with expertise in defendant private law litigation, especially in the areas of personal injury and false imprisonment, to expand their portfolio by engaging with high-profile governmental clients. By securing this contract, businesses can benefit from a steady revenue stream and bolster their reputation through collaboration with governmental bodies such as the Ministry of Justice, DWP, and the Home Office. The suitability criteria indicate that this procurement is not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, making it particularly advantageous for larger, established legal firms to leverage their resources and specialized legal knowledge in a competitive environment.

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Notice Title

Provision of Litigation and Legal Process Services

Notice Description

To deliver end to end litigation and legal process services on behalf of MOJ (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service) DWP, and the Home office. Litigation Services will comprise defendant private law litigation including personal injury, false impri

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dfbd5250-559e-419e-868d-4945bda31cf0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c2f553-c9ab-4945-980f-727ccbc6d4f2
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DWF LAW

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