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Provision of Litigation and Legal Process Services

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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06 Dec 2024 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Litigation and Legal Process Services" to KEOGHS LLP. This procurement falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000) and spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and beyond. The procurement process was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 4th September 2024, the contract start date on 8th November 2024, and an end date on 7th November 2026. The contract, valued at £2,500,000 GBP, involves delivering comprehensive litigation and legal process services on behalf of the Ministry of Justice, the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Home Office.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in litigation, including defendant private law litigation, personal injury, and false imprisonment claims. Large legal firms with the capacity to handle complex, high-stakes cases on a national scale would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing long-term relationships with major governmental departments. The extensive geographical scope of work also allows for the potential development of localised expertise across multiple UK regions and territories.

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Notice Title

Provision of Litigation and Legal Process Services

Notice Description

To deliver end to end litigation and legal process services on behalf of MOJ (His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service) DWP, and the Home office. Litigation Services will comprise defendant private law litigation including personal injury, false impri

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e98cad10-99ed-4087-a724-e2f5e207b34c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64d67f7a-4cab-4528-bd91-3c74cbb3d97c
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2024 - 7 Nov 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Crown Commercial Service on behalf of Government Legal Department : Attorney General's 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEOGHS

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