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title: "Government Legal Department Legal Advice"
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buyer: "HS2"
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# Government Legal Department Legal Advice

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2105beb2-a455-4120-b4f6-27dad8556da3

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the HS2 as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Government Legal Department Legal Advice" for legal services classified under CPV code 79100000. This contract, valued at £80,000, is aimed at providing ad hoc legal services and is part of a larger procurement initiative. The contract period began on 29th March 2019 and is set to conclude on 28th March 2023. The award was officially made on 22nd March 2019, and though the tender process has completed, the implications of this contract remain relevant for future opportunities in the industry.

This award presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those offering specialised legal advice and consulting. While this specific contract was secured through a single tender action, future tenders by HS2 or similar entities may provide openings for law firms and legal practitioners, especially SMEs and firms with innovative legal solutions. Companies with a robust understanding of public sector legal requirements and those adept at delivering niche services will be well-positioned to compete in upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Contract awarded to the Government Legal Department for a period of 4 years for ad hoc legal services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081ddf9-3939-49c0-84dc-925e53e66ca2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 28 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 07:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081ddf9-3939-49c0-84dc-925e53e66ca2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a081ddf9-3939-49c0-84dc-925e53e66ca2
  15th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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