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title: "Ad-hoc legal support for FOIA requests"
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# Ad-hoc legal support for FOIA requests

Buyer: OXFORD COUNCIL DIRECT SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02f48be7-5a57-41d4-a58f-e61321d8f68b

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## Summary

The Oxford Council Direct Services has awarded a contract for ad-hoc legal support for FOIA requests to EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) LLP. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract value is £30,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on October 20, 2023, and ending on April 19, 2024. The tender deadline was on October 10, 2023, and the award was made on October 11, 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and is located in OXFORD, England. This opportunity may be suitable for legal advisory service providers looking to offer specialised support for compliance and policy documentation.

This contract awarded by Oxford Council Direct Services presents a chance for legal advisory service providers to expand their business by offering expertise in advising on FOIA and/or EIR obligations and compliance. Businesses able to provide assistance with training materials and policy documentation reviews would find this opportunity particularly relevant. With a contract value of £30,000 GBP, the awarded contract covers the period from October 20, 2023, to April 19, 2024, providing a defined scope for interested suppliers to engage with. Interested businesses should note the location of the procurement in OXFORD, England, and the direct procurement method used. This represents a focused opportunity for legal service providers to deliver tailored support to a public sector organisation.

## Notice

Advice on FOIA and/or EIR obligations and compliance in respect of actual or proposed related publications, information requests, internal reviews and disclosures. Support with the development of training and related materials and/or its delivery Support with the review or preparation of, or updates to, policy documentation and/or documented processes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d24f90f-cb50-488a-b28f-bd7b14160347 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2023 - 19 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD COUNCIL DIRECT SERVICES |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Temple Cowley |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d24f90f-cb50-488a-b28f-bd7b14160347

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d24f90f-cb50-488a-b28f-bd7b14160347
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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