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Provision of Commercial Legal Services

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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Award

19 May 2025 at 10:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Commercial Legal Services, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000). The procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract was awarded to GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP and covers the period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027. The entire process was centred around legal services delivery in the United Kingdom, with a tender period that concluded on 17th March 2025. Key procurement details include the award's publication on 19th May 2025, and the contract holds a value of £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial legal services, particularly those capable of working with public sector clients like the Office for National Statistics. While the primary supplier, GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, is a large-scale organisation, the process underlined suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Future opportunities may arise for such businesses interested in frameworks or similar procurement methodologies. Engaging in these tenders can lead to long-term partnerships, expanding a firm's presence in the public sector and possibly ensuring consistent workflow and revenue streams.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Commercial Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal advice and support for Commercial services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e80edec0-e271-4f37-80f0-8fabaa3e152b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35e10d2-b4a5-468b-bcbf-14aa1f72a57b
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 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
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sophie.keal@ons.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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