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title: "External legal resource from CCS Legal Service Framework"
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# External legal resource from CCS Legal Service Framework

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-174bf0dd-e333-44ad-a33b-50328fcb4b68

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which recently awarded a contract for "External legal resource from CCS Legal Service Framework." This tender falls into the legal services industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, with the contract for these services valued at £108,701. The contract period runs from 1st September 2016 to 30th November 2017, with the tender stage completed on 30th November 2017, indicating the status of the award as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal services. Businesses with expertise in areas such as litigation, legal advisory services, and dispute resolution would be particularly well-suited to compete. The awarded contract was granted to Bevan Brittan LLP, highlighting the competitive landscape and the potential for other firms to engage with public procurement in the legal sector.

## Notice

Services supporting the Genesis Dispute Resolution Support. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562cd6f5-dd8f-4f7d-986c-e067616b65de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2016 - 30 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,701 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £183,701 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON, |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2017 at 16:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562cd6f5-dd8f-4f7d-986c-e067616b65de
- 26 May 2017 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583dbefc-b248-4604-b338-9d7981267970

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/562cd6f5-dd8f-4f7d-986c-e067616b65de
  30th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/583dbefc-b248-4604-b338-9d7981267970
  26th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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