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External Legal Input To Preparatory Work

DESNZ

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22 Jul 2024 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation DESNZ (Department for Energy Security & Net Zero) has completed a procurement process titled "External Legal Input To Preparatory Work." This project falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000) and includes consultation and legal advice services. The procurement was executed through a Direct Award Approach, specifically targeting service contracts. The total value of this contract is £300,000. The contract period started on 26th June 2024 and will end on 26th December 2024. The procurement is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and has wide-reaching delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in consultation and advisory roles. SMEs have a competitive edge due to the suitability criteria. The contract’s direct award approach simplifies the bidding process, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality legal consultancy. Large legal firms like Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, which was awarded the contract, exemplify suitable candidates. However, smaller specialised firms seeking to establish or expand their footprint in international and governmental legal services will also find this tender an invaluable prospect.

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Notice Title

External Legal Input To Preparatory Work

Notice Description

Consultation and legal advise

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e292a1eb-8770-4907-aa57-67369e4f0033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f0b508-a7a3-414a-bde9-f676e35f9d87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award Approach
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2024 - 26 Dec 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
Waseem Rana
Contact Email
waseem.rana@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5EG
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

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