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External Legal Input To Preparatory Work

DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL

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29 Jul 2024 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) & DSIT Group Commercial has completed the tender process for “External Legal Input To Preparatory Work” under the industry category of Legal Services. This procurement, carried out through a limited method, was necessitated by the urgent and sensitive nature of the work. The tender, identified with the id "023533-2024", was signed on 16 June 2024, with the award given to Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in London. The procurement, which involved consultation and legal advice, did not have prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific requirements of the project.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in consultation and legal advice. Large legal firms, such as Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, are highly suited to compete in this space, given their expertise, resources, and ability to meet the demanding timeframe and sensitive nature of the project's requirements. Engaging in similar tenders can help firms bolster their portfolios with high-profile government projects, enhancing their market reputation and experience within the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Legal Input To Preparatory Work

Notice Description

Consultation and legal advice

Procurement Information

The service was needed quickly and the work is of sensitive nature

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04854f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023533-2024
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20241 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
DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
waseem.rana@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

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