Award

Q0062 - Legal Services Advice

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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Award

06 Jan 2022 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is seeking legal services advice as part of a direct procurement process. The award for this contract, titled "Q0062 - Legal Services Advice," was published on 6th January 2022, following its completion stage. The contract, valued at £23,998.29, is categorised under business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and security, and is based in Manchester, England. The contract period spans from 23rd December 2021 to 31st March 2022, while the tender period ended on 1st December 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for law firms and consultancies specialising in legal advisory services to expand their portfolio. With the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman being a notable public sector client, businesses that are experienced in public sector contracts and can demonstrate significant expertise in legal services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. This may also attract larger firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which successfully won this contract, illustrating the competitive nature of public procurement in the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

Q0062 - Legal Services Advice

Notice Description

Q0062 - Legal Services Advice Additional information: in line with Public Policy Note 07/21 re: transparency requirements on Contracts Finder for Central Government Organisations, PHSO are providing full visibility of all associated contract / tender documentation upon request. This includes the following, or the nearest equivalent, as a minimum: the specification; invitation to tender (ITT)/request for quotation, or invitation to participate in dialogue; standard selection questionnaire (SSQ); template terms and conditions of contract; any associated schedules (which may include the winning tenderer's bid. Requests should be directed to Robert.Kelk@ombudsman.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff53229b-9c41-4626-92d0-ff3bbf382bc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107bcd27-81e8-4499-b062-533ce8b9dd8d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,998 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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