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title: "Appointment of Panel Chair for Inquiry - Port of London Authority (PLA),"
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# Appointment of Panel Chair for Inquiry - Port of London Authority (PLA),

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04ef015b-47a0-4716-8f6d-8e8e6f07c4dd

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the appointment of a Panel Chair for an inquiry related to the Port of London Authority, facilitated by the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, based in London. The tender specifically falls under the legal advisory and representation services category, with Landmark Chambers named as the supplier. This single tender action was conducted through a direct procurement method, below the threshold value of £81,600 GBP. The procurement has reached its award stage, with the contract commencing on 31st March 2025 and lasting until 30th September 2026. Key locations include the city of London, with the postal code SW1P 4DF being significant. The award was published on 4th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal advisory and representation services, particularly those with a strong background in public inquiries related to maritime and port authorities. While this particular opportunity might not be directly supportive of SMEs or VCSE organisations due to its single tender nature, firms or chambers with specialised knowledge in legal matters concerning the Port of London would find strategic growth benefits in the awarded contract. Opportunities arise from the potential for extended services and fostering long-term relationships with the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

## Notice

Appointment of Panel Chair for Inquiry - Port of London Authority (PLA), with relevant subject matter expertise to facilitate the role

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aec2ec6-e7c4-4348-8493-696bdd068482 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,600 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LANDMARK CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aec2ec6-e7c4-4348-8493-696bdd068482

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aec2ec6-e7c4-4348-8493-696bdd068482
  4th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e868737-b79c-4cf5-b4ae-cae81b05c3b3
  MMO_PLA_CHAIR_Short_Form_Contract - Final -Redacted

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