Award

Legal Advice on Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

POST OFFICE

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Award

21 Feb 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Post Office has awarded a contract titled "Legal Advice on Intellectual Property and Brand Protection" within the legal services industry category, specifically relating to intellectual property and brand protection. The procurement process, which was in the award stage, concluded with a contract valued at GBP 100,000. The contract period started on 1st October 2023 and will end on 1st April 2025. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered in London, with the relevant postal code EC2V 7ER. The client contact is via the Post Office's procurement department, reachable at procurement@postoffice.co.uk.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in intellectual property and brand protection. Suitable candidates would include large-scale firms capable of managing substantial and complex legal frameworks, as evidenced by Ashfords LLP being the awarded supplier. Engaging in such tenders can enhance a firm's portfolio and reputation, particularly for those looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the legal services sector for prestigious clients such as the Post Office.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice on Intellectual Property and Brand Protection

Notice Description

Call-off contract for legal services in relation to intellectual property and brand protection.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0f722ae-8481-4446-be69-4ff671c7f3e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ec6a5c-ceba-48d9-950b-7ad8cb5a0494
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

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
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 1 Apr 2025 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
POST OFFICE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@postoffice.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ASHFORDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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