Award

Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

GAMBLING COMMISSION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 11:51

Tender

27 Sep 2024 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission has contracted the firm QEB Hollis Whiteman for the provision of criminal barrister services, following an open procedure procurement process. The procurement pertains to legal services in Birmingham, West Midlands, under the industry classification CPV 79100000. The procurement process reached the award stage on 27 August 2025, with contracts signed on 7 October 2024, marking the conclusion of the tender identified by the code 24-015, valued at GBP 4,800,000. This procurement process aligns with the legal framework specified by CELEX:32014L0024.

This opportunity primarily benefits legal service providers, particularly those specialising in criminal law. With the quality of service being a major determinant (80% weight) in the evaluation alongside price (20%), established barrister services can leverage their expertise and service quality to secure such public sector contracts. Given the open procurement method and electronic submission capabilities, it provides a streamlined entry point for particularly small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary expertise. Businesses within the legal services sector can significantly benefit by expanding their scope and reputation through such high-profile public contracts awarded by bodies like the Gambling Commission.

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Notice Title

Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

Notice Description

Provision of Criminal Barrister Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051578-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Oct 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gamblingcommission.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212306666

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QEB HOLLIS WHITEMAN

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