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title: "The Provision of Legal Services for The Insolvency Service"
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# The Provision of Legal Services for The Insolvency Service

Buyer: THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22a293db-1935-4628-9442-a78a43e006e6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of legal services for The Insolvency Service, a department under the UK government’s Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy. This contract, valued at £5,000,000, falls within the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and is located in England. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 23 November 2018, and the contract is operational from 1 March 2019 until 28 February 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large law firms specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of handling insolvency matters. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in legal frameworks relevant to the insolvency sector and possess the capacity to service a contract of this scale will find themselves well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the nature of the services required, firms with a strong reputation and proven track record in providing comprehensive legal support are encouraged to consider engaging with future opportunities in this area.

## Notice

Provision of Legal Services for Insolvency Services (BEIS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0801f253-6e5a-48cb-95fd-7e5bc76d82fb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | THE INSOLVENCY SERVICE : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2019 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0801f253-6e5a-48cb-95fd-7e5bc76d82fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0801f253-6e5a-48cb-95fd-7e5bc76d82fb
  4th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72f50de8-b00a-4c22-aa90-6991f5d386e3
  Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1851caab-8ebe-4da5-b040-89cdbf59d170
  Contract Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

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