Award

TEN-2122-017 Legal Services

NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jun 2022 at 16:19

Tender

03 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "TEN-2122-017 Legal Services" is being conducted by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) in the UK. The process is currently in the Award stage, having established a framework agreement for legal services across two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Pensions, Investment, and Competition Law, while Lot 2 addresses Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property (IP), and Employment Law. The framework is set for a period starting from 4 July 2022 to 3 July 2027, with provisions for renewal. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing participation from various bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as public procurement law, data protection, and intellectual property. Businesses with proven capabilities in handling complex legal queries, particularly those related to pensions and investment law, would be well-suited to compete. The framework’s multi-year duration allows selected firms to cultivate long-term relationships, which can lead to sustained business growth within this public sector framework.

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Notice Title

TEN-2122-017 Legal Services

Notice Description

Nest Corporation intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The Framework will be divided into 2 lots: Lot 1: Pensions, Investment and Competition Law Lot 2: Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property (IP) and Employment Law

Lot Information

Lot Lot 1: Pensions, Investment and Competition Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for pensions, investment and competition law: * large, high-value and complex queries relating to Nest's obligations as a trustee of the Nest pension scheme; * complex and unique pensions law queries; * advice across the full range and type of investments undertaken by Nest (including but not limited to expertise in financial services regulation relating to investments across all the major asset classes including public securities, real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and managed accounts, and also expertise in funds, derivatives and structured products) * competition law queries.

Renewal: The Framework will have a duration of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in two periods of 12 months each (ie, 5+1+1).

Lot Lot 2: Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property and Employment Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for: * public procurement law * public law, including the new subsidy control regime * general commercial and contract law, with a focus on outsourcing arrangements * data protection law * intellectual property law; and * employment law

Renewal: The Framework will have a duration of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in two periods of 12 months each (ie, 5+1+1).

Pensions, Investment and Competition Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for pensions, investment and competition law: * large, high-value and complex queries relating to Nest's obligations as a trustee of the Nest pension scheme; * complex and unique pensions law queries; * advice across the full range and type of investments undertaken by Nest (including but not limited to expertise in financial services regulation relating to investments across all the major asset classes including public securities, real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and managed accounts, and also expertise in funds, derivatives and structured products) * competition law queries.

Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property (IP) and Employment Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for: * public procurement law * public law, including the new subsidy control regime * general commercial and contract law, with a focus on outsourcing arrangements * data protection law * intellectual property law; and * employment law

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03131e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017817-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,308,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2022 - 3 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Active, Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@nestcorporation.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

BEVAN BRITTAN

CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG

DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

PINSENT MASONS

TRAVERS SMITH

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