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GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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07 Mar 2022 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has successfully awarded a contract titled "GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services" as part of the selective procurement method, following the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework Agreement (Reference RM3786). This contract, awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, is in the legal services industry and is valued at £35,000. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract period running from 25th March 2021 to 25th March 2022, and a potential extension until 25th September 2022 for an additional six months. The contract has a delivery address located in London (SW1H 9GL).

This tender presents a channel for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services related to pensions and employment, especially those experienced in TUPE regulations and public procurement. Companies with expertise in legal advisory services that can navigate complex frameworks and compliance requirements would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts in the future, as they are suitable for government and public sector engagements, offering significant opportunities for expansion in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services

Notice Description

The Customer Government Legal Department (GLD) has followed the call-off procedure for the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework Agreement (Reference RM3786) and has awarded this Legal Services Contract to the Supplier Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP by way of Direct Award. The Supplier has extensive experience of all aspects of TUPE and how it operates in the public sector including New Fair Deal, COSOP, public procurement issues, state aid and Best Value, hence the reason for the Direct Award. This Call-Off Contract can be extended for a further 6 month Term from 26th September 2022 until 25th March 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91fb68-19ae-48c8-926f-80157489aee6
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

66 - Financial and insurance services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

66520000 - Pension services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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