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Legal Support for Freeport East- Award of Contract

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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20 Jan 2022 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Support for Freeport East" was initiated by East Suffolk Council, aimed at the legal services sector. This contract was awarded as part of a selective procurement method under the Crown Commercial Services framework RM3788, with a total contract value of £100,000. The contract period commenced on 6th October 2021 and will conclude on 31st December 2023. The procurement process reached its award stage on 5th October 2021, with the contract primarily serving the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in local government contracts. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with experience in similar legal frameworks will be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities. Businesses that can provide robust legal support tailored to local authority needs may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing requirements of East Suffolk Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support for Freeport East- Award of Contract

Notice Description

Contract notice for a direct award under Crown Commercial Services framework RM3788 WPS Legal Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e351d677-d7ee-4137-8629-460c25455e73
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79391ea3-90d3-421e-a6cb-b38a617cc198
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Amy Moye
Contact Email
amy.moye@eastsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01502 523507

Buyer Location

Locality
WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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