Award

Legal Services (Sub Lot 1 - Employment)

THAMES VALLEY POLICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Thames Valley Police has awarded a contract for Legal Services (Sub Lot 1 - Employment). The tender was completed with a contract value of £330,000. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from February 21, 2024, to February 20, 2026. The tender closed on November 13, 2023, with the award announced on February 19, 2024. The contracting authority is located in Kidlington, England, with a specific postal code of OX5 2NX.

This contract for Legal Services offers opportunities for service providers in the legal industry category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete due to the contract's suitability for them. The contract from Thames Valley Police is part of an initial 2-year agreement with possible extensions up to 2029, providing a long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders. Businesses with experience in legal services should consider participating in similar tenders to expand their market reach and secure ongoing contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services (Sub Lot 1 - Employment)

Notice Description

Further Competition led by Thames Valley Police ("the Authority"), a requirement for suitably qualified, capable, experienced and resourced service providers to deliver a range of legal services. The requirement further described within the Specification Sub Lot 1 - Employment Sub Lot 2 - Property The Terms and Conditions of Contract is the Framework Agreement issued by NHSCS Framework Number 5324-4903, Framework Lot Core Services together with the Authority's specification and KPIs . This will be an initial 2 year contract to 2026 with 3 x 12 month extensions available (2+1+1+1), to 2027, 2028 and ultimately 2029. Additional information: Notification of award via framework mini comp, no documentation, no action required. This will be an initial 2 year contract to 2026 with 3 x 12 month extensions available (2+1+1+1), to 2027, 2028 and ultimately 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1f2013a-d384-434d-a25f-cfc938f3652a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0cd2fe-afdd-480b-a9c6-6ad3f0a6303c
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
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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£247,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2024 - 20 Feb 2026 2-3 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
THAMES VALLEY POLICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KIDLINGTON
Postcode
OX5 2NX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Kidlington East
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPSTICKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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