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NSIP Legal costs

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK

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19 Aug 2025 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk pertains to the provision of Legal services under the title "NSIP Legal costs". This contract falls within the services category and is primarily located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The tender process, defined under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislative scheme, has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded on 18th August 2025, to be active until 18th August 2029. This was a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold without competition, as per the guidelines of the CCS RM6240 Framework.

This tender provides opportunities for experienced legal service providers with a focus on serving public authorities to engage and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Large, established legal firms like GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to leverage their expertise in such specialised legal services. The contract, valued at £72,000, offers a stable project over a four-year period, allowing firms to explore further engagements with public sector entities, particularly in regions such as UKH where Ipswich is located.

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Notice Title

NSIP Legal costs

Notice Description

As part of any NSIP project there is an ongoing need for external Legal advice to support the interests of the PCC and Chief Constable. This Contract is limited to NSIP work only and is awarded under the CCS RM6240 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a8c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049840-2025
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
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
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stephen.perrins@suffolk.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP5 3QS
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Martlesham & Purdis Farm
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GOWLING WLG (UK

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