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title: "Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-171be078-0e07-4461-91a9-03434e923735"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE"
published: "2023-07-26"
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# Legal Advice

Buyer: DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-171be078-0e07-4461-91a9-03434e923735

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## Summary

The Disclosure and Barring Service has awarded a contract for Legal Advice to BRISTOWS LLP. The contract, valued at £15,000,000 GBP, was awarded through a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from December 9, 2015, to March 31, 2024, providing an opportunity for businesses to offer legal services to support the Disclosure and Barring Service in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those experienced in CPV code 79100000. Businesses with expertise in providing legal services and large-scale operations are well-suited to compete. The contract is aimed at SMEs and VCSEs, aligning with the Disclosure and Barring Service's preference for suppliers with these characteristics. With the contract already in the award stage, interested parties can explore collaboration opportunities to support the ongoing legal advisory needs of the awarding authority.

## Notice

Legal advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30c2f37-29b6-4c63-b00f-c0c816c65625 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2015 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRISTOWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30c2f37-29b6-4c63-b00f-c0c816c65625

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e30c2f37-29b6-4c63-b00f-c0c816c65625
  26th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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