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title: "Legal Services: Strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme."
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buyer: "RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT"
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# Legal Services: Strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme.

Buyer: RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01c90813-cf7d-427d-b2c8-a84324670dac

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## Summary

The award has been granted for Legal Services to provide strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme. The buying organisation, Radioactive Waste Management, located in Didcot, United Kingdom, awarded a contract worth £4,500,000 to suppliers Burges Salmon and DLA Piper LLP. The procurement method was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from September 11, 2023, to September 10, 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry to engage with the Radioactive Waste Management organisation. Companies specialising in legal services, particularly in the field of strategic procurement support, can leverage their expertise to compete for similar contracts in the future. Understanding the specific requirements outlined in the procurement process is key for businesses aiming to expand through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Legal Services: Strategic procurement support for future activity on the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22e4260-a757-481d-aee6-abb9eb5a1da6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 10 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RADIOACTIVE WASTE MANAGEMENT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON; DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2023 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22e4260-a757-481d-aee6-abb9eb5a1da6
- 5 Sep 2023 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b57aab-38ee-42d2-be13-e99d601eaf35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c22e4260-a757-481d-aee6-abb9eb5a1da6
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2b57aab-38ee-42d2-be13-e99d601eaf35
  5th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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