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title: "The Provision of Legal Support for the CSPS Administration Service"
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# The Provision of Legal Support for the CSPS Administration Service

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d6867c3-35b6-4df2-a599-bf1e96334724

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "The Provision of Legal Support for the CSPS Administration Service" was conducted by the Crown Commercial Service, focusing on legal advisory services, particularly related to the Civil Service Pensions future administration model. The procurement process was initiated via a selective tendering method and has reached the Award stage, with an active contract valued at £700,000 GBP. The contract period runs from 1 May 2018 to 30 April 2020. The delivery addresses for this service include locations such as the United Kingdom and other British Oversea Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in legal advisory services, as it requires expertise in civil service regulations and administration models. Firms that can demonstrate a strong track record in providing similar legal support will be well-placed to compete for such contracts, especially in the context of ongoing frameworks established by government entities. Interested suppliers should note the nature of the contract and align their proposals accordingly to enhance their chances of success.

## Notice

Call-off requirement for Legal advice on the Civil Service Pensions future administration model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80cccb0-b4d7-4e4f-9283-e6ad53d20206 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £700,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2018 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80cccb0-b4d7-4e4f-9283-e6ad53d20206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e80cccb0-b4d7-4e4f-9283-e6ad53d20206
  22nd June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c86db88-9af2-465f-bca9-9a36b489a960
  CCLL18A08 Order Form v1.0 Redacted.docx

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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