--- title: "Infected Blood Response - Legal experts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE" published: "2024-12-16" --- # Infected Blood Response - Legal experts Buyer: CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19e0856d-9ab8-4dc1-b6d6-861c5996b551.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office has completed the procurement process for the "Infected Blood Response - Legal experts" contract, classified under the legal services industry (CPV 79100000). The contract, awarded via a direct award through the CCS Legal Services Panel (RM6179), involves providing legal advice services for the Infected Blood response. This procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 2nd February 2024 until 31st December 2024, including an optional six-month extension. The contract, primarily situated in Nottingham (postal code NG2 1BJ), has a minimum guaranteed value of £123,000, with a total potential value of £323,000. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in public health legal advisory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete for such contracts, although the current supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, is a large-scale legal firm. Participating in this contract can enhance a firm's portfolio and establish a robust relationship with the Cabinet Office, which could lead to further opportunities within government procurement frameworks. ## Notice Direct Award through CCS Legal Services Panel (RM6179). Initial three (3) month contract with a guaranteed value of PS123,000 to provide legal advice services to the Infected Blood response. Optional six (6) month extension with an additional value of PS200,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d461076-cb4a-40c3-b93f-f4a0cf62b7d3 | | 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 | 16 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jan 2024 | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2024 - 29 Nov 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £323,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £203,000 | | 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 | CABINET OFFICE | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO1 7PX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2024 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d461076-cb4a-40c3-b93f-f4a0cf62b7d3 - 29 May 2024 at 13:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d461076-cb4a-40c3-b93f-f4a0cf62b7d3 - 17 May 2024 at 13:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d461076-cb4a-40c3-b93f-f4a0cf62b7d3 - 17 May 2024 at 13:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d461076-cb4a-40c3-b93f-f4a0cf62b7d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d461076-cb4a-40c3-b93f-f4a0cf62b7d3 16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57bb92e7-13e1-4383-aa18-31b61dcb5078 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/08b41449-5c22-4572-b1ef-8e9d731e5ade - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/894cf16b-dadf-48fa-9881-78825e97d881 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6990284d-32fd-452c-8317-e3af7401dc8e - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2ce35ac-ff2a-4f5b-a0ec-4b441dfd4c9e Updated order form to reflect the change of the 'Contracting Authority' in line with variation 1, and the addition of Joint Schedule six (6) and Key Subcontractor details in line with variation 2. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5474155c-925a-4f5a-9625-863a0f1fc892 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/14e6b7d8-a716-4a00-b890-8565d7e147eb Additional PS80,000 awarded to the supplier through variation of the original contract in line with provisions made within the order form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e0f4cc1-4e52-4a09-8519-f95b37ca90b2 A time-only extension has been applied, taking the expiry date to 31/12/2024. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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