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Competition Legal Advice

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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08 Apr 2022 at 12:23

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office is conducting a completed tender process for the provision of legal advice under the title "Competition Legal Advice." This procurement, classified within the legal advisory services industry (CPV code 79140000), was executed as a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 1st September 2021, and was valued at £150,000. The contract relates to a service located in Taunton, UK, and has had a single bid submitted for consideration.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses within the legal services sector, particularly those with a specialisation in public sector law and advisory services. Firms that possess experience in navigating governmental legal frameworks will be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those who are familiar with framework agreements and active in regions such as Taunton, UK. As the buying organisation is a national authority, businesses can expect stringent compliance and support requirements, identifying a potential growth avenue in providing specialised legal consulting services.

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Notice Title

Competition Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice

Procurement Information

Award against CCS Framework agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032bac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009489-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Bethan Plumley
Contact Email
beth.plumley@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1823483399

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER

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