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General Legal Advice Services

FCO SERVICES

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02 Mar 2021 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, a UK government body based in Milton Keynes, seeking general legal advice services. The contract, identified as "General Legal Advice Services," was awarded following a selective procurement method and is classified under legal services (CPV 79100000). The tender period closed on 27 January 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 March 2021, continuing until 28 February 2022. The total contract value is £150,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive legal advice and who can demonstrate relevant experience would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such frameworks can also help build long-term relationships with public sector clients, enhancing visibility and fostering business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

General Legal Advice Services

Notice Description

General Legal Advice Services https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3786

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7880672-fb7a-4260-a9df-f87683ed56c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf6bb08-b234-4f9c-a3a7-3a74f09f19d8
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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 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
FCO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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