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Legal Services

NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE

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02 Jun 2025 at 09:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Oceanography Centre, a sub-central government public authority based in Southampton, has completed the procurement process for the provision of consultative legal services, as described in the tender titled "Legal Services". This procurement, classified under the services category, utilises a direct method below the competition threshold, signalling a swift and efficient procurement approach. The contract, valued at £31,000 net (£37,200 gross) in GBP, spans from 30th May 2025 to 30th August 2025. Despite the lack of competition, a contract was awarded to Equitura, an SME located in London, to fulfil the legal advisory needs of the Centre.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises. With direct engagement in consultative legal services over a three-month period, firms can establish a substantial partnership with a prominent government institution. Such opportunities not only bolster business growth through government contracts but also facilitate expansion into public authority markets. Companies with expertise in legal information services and a capacity to operate across regions like the UKJ can leverage these engagements to enhance their portfolios and gain substantial industry recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The provision of consultative legal services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a65
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029052-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 Aug 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 3ZH
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUITURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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