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Procurement of legal services - Omagh Bombing Inquiry (Northern Ireland Office)

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Office, in conjunction with the Crown Commercial Service, has completed the procurement process for legal services related to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. The contract, valued at £10,000,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000). The contract was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP and will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several international territories. The procurement method utilised was "Other - Assisted Service". Key dates include the contract period from 6th February 2024 to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for established legal firms specialising in public inquiries and legal proceedings of high complexity and sensitivity. Companies with a proven track record in handling large-scale legal services contracts and those capable of providing robust legal support across diverse geographic locations are well-suited to participate in such tenders. While this particular opportunity has been awarded, similar projects could provide valuable opportunities to expand business portfolios and demonstrate expertise in high-profile legal matters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of legal services - Omagh Bombing Inquiry (Northern Ireland Office)

Notice Description

Legal Services panel required for Omagh bombing Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fca16674-ae18-441a-8a5f-66c74145a503
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5ea0e4-351d-446f-b4ea-dce667f3bb9b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Assisted Service
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 3-4 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
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

Burges Salmon LLP

Further Information

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