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Provision of 75 Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of 75 paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry has been concluded, with the Cabinet Office serving as the contracting authority. The tender, valued at £8,062,464, classified under legal services, was initiated and is now marked as complete. The contract period ran from 27 May 2020 to 26 May 2021, following a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a framework agreement. This project engaged multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and various Crown dependencies.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the legal services sector, particularly those capable of providing paralegal support and related legal administration services. Companies with experience in governmental projects or those specialising in compliance and inquiry support would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Participation in such contracts can enhance a business's profile and expand its service offerings within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 75 Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

75 Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6e33009-9cff-4019-b023-ccb8cc3d0265
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad925411-94d7-4405-bbe5-dda8fc490bbd
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
SME

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
£8,062,464 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,062,464 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2020 - 24 May 2022 1-2 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
CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Cabinet Office : Cabinet Office
Contact Email
supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Contact Phone
3450103503

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAW ABSOLUTE

Further Information

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