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Provision of legal services

OFQUAL

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06 Aug 2024 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by Ofqual, located in Coventry, England, pertains to the "Provision of legal services" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV code 79100000). This selective procurement process utilised a restricted procedure and had a tender period ending on 1st January 2024. The contract, valued at £281,664, covers regulatory services and legal advisory needs of the buying organisation. The contract period spans from 16th July 2024 to 30th June 2026, primarily benefiting businesses in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award was made to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, effective as of 16th July 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the legal services sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive regulatory and advisory support. Businesses that specialise in legal consultancy and have experience working with governmental regulatory bodies would be well-positioned to compete in such contracts. The engagement with Ofqual, an authoritative body in the sector, offers an excellent reference for firms aiming to broaden their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of legal services

Notice Description

Legal panel services providing such advice, support and drafting that the Byer may require in relation to regulatory services carried out by the Buyer.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e2389ec2-54e7-412e-963b-b60de862d7cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050f507c-5ed8-42c4-a959-1e2f8cbcf869
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£281,664 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£281,664 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 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
OFQUAL
Contact Name
David Thomas
Contact Email
david.thomas@ofqual.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7946672370

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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