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Contract Variation for Matrix Programme - Legal Services

DSIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded a contract variation for the Matrix Programme, focusing on legal services. The contract value is £800,000 and extends from 1st August 2023 to 30th April 2026. The procurement process was selective, conducted via a call-off from the RM6179 Legal Service Panel Framework. This variation allows for additional legal support to commercial activities within the wider Matrix Programme. The main delivery location includes the UK and various international regions.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially those adept at handling commercial and programme-related legal matters. While the contract has been awarded to DAC Beachcroft, the transparency of such variations ensures other large-scale legal firms are aware of the scope and nature of work within the Matrix Programme. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may also find this information beneficial for future similar opportunities with DSIT, as the sensitivity and complexity of the project highlight the need for experienced and specialised legal support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Variation for Matrix Programme - Legal Services

Notice Description

Please note that this contract has already been awarded, following a call-off from the RM6179 Legal Service Panel Framework, and this variation is being published for transparency purposes only. This is a variation to the scope and value of the contract, allowing for additional Legal support to commercial activities with the wider Matrix Programme. Original CAN can be found at - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d26428-63fb-4f7a-a0df-61f502e00931

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 30 Apr 2026 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
DSIT
Additional Buyers

DESNZ

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

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