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Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1, Awarded Contract.

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1. The contract, valued at £60,000 GBP, falls under legal services with a selective procurement method. The contract period runs from September 22, 2023, to November 6, 2023. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date set on September 21, 2023.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses offering legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete, given the contract's suitability preference. The contract is focused on providing general legal advice and services. Businesses in this industry category stand to benefit from engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions as the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1, Awarded Contract.

Notice Description

Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1. Awarded Contract using CCS Framework RM6179 - Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a098ece-4cb3-4f80-b14c-1b1000d5411e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2023 - 6 Nov 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

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