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Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission, situated in Birmingham, England, is the contracting authority for a tender concerning "Provision of Criminal Barrister Services" under the legal services category (CPV 79100000). The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, was completed with the award stage by 7th October 2024, following the closing of the tender period on 28th October 2024. The contract, valued at £4,800,000, spans from 7th February 2025 to 13th February 2027, with services to be delivered in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The award of the contract has been published on 27th August 2025.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses offering legal services, especially those experienced in criminal law. The tender's favourable terms for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) suggest that firms of this size are well-suited to engage. As the procurement is structured to support such enterprises, this opens pathways for relevant legal service providers to expand their client base and enhance their portfolios by collaborating with a prominent public sector organisation such as the Gambling Commission. Successful bidders could leverage this engagement to strengthen their competitive position within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

Notice Description

Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f775ca52-79c1-4f95-a438-1553995da1f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/725a7ce6-84cc-43f8-aa36-843b44ddee4e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2027 2-3 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QEB HOLLIS WHITEMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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