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Rapid Estate Expansion Programme Increase

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Rapid Estate Expansion Programme Increase," aimed at acquiring property-related legal services. This initiative falls under the business services sector, specifically focusing on legal services, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The location of the services is throughout the UK. The procurement is in the award stage, with contracts signed as of 1 April 2018, and the initial contract period running until 31 March 2022. The total contract value is £2,550,000, reflecting an adjustment to account for increased service demands due to the economic impacts of the C-19 pandemic.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive property legal support. Companies with expertise in managing lease agreements, conducting due diligence, and navigating legal documentation processes will be well-suited to compete for this contract. As DWP seeks to augment its legal services for a rapidly expanding estate, firms that can demonstrate agility and competence in property-related legal matters will likely find a competitive advantage in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Rapid Estate Expansion Programme Increase

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to provide property-related Legal Services across the DWP Estate. Activities to manage the portfolio of DWP's leases (including but not limited to items such as lease renewals, rent reviews, liaison with landlords where needed etc.).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e24c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023257-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,550,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
louise.c.howcroft@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UKMEA

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