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Request for The Provision of Legal Services

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buyer, seeking legal services through a selective tender initiation for a specific need related to HM Treasury's shareholding in NatWest Group. The tender, titled "Request for The Provision of Legal Services," falls within the legal services industry category and is located in England. The tender period ended on 17 October 2021, with the contract period commencing the following day and concluding on 18 February 2022. The total contract value is £30,000, awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement, confirming the completion status of the awarding stage on 17 January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in corporate law or public sector legal issues, to expand their service offerings and client base. Given the nature of the legal support required specifically concerning government shareholding rights, firms that specialise in financial compliance, governance, or corporate structuring would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework funding demonstrates the contracting authority's commitment to engaging service providers that can navigate complex legal processes associated with public financial interests.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for The Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to seek specialist external legal support in relation to a specific issue that has arisen in the context of HM Treasury's shareholding in NatWest Group (NWG) (previously The Royal Bank of Scotland "RBS") and, in particular, the legal risks relating to HM Treasury exercising certain rights as shareholder.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef9762dd-0a98-4dc8-93a5-50b2912bfec5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad358712-9623-4e4e-b323-e7ebaec22da1
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 1-6 months
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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
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

Slaughter and May Services Company

Further Information

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