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title: "External Legal Services (Prime Contract)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HM LAND REGISTRY"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# External Legal Services (Prime Contract)

Buyer: HM LAND REGISTRY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-263043c7-b4cb-4fa8-8449-aec0067a167a

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## Summary

HM Land Registry has concluded a procurement process titled "External Legal Services (Prime Contract)" under the industry category of Legal advisory and representation services, with the awarded contract valued at £693,000. The procurement, handled via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage as of 16th October 2024. The procurement involves the provision of periodic legal advice by the awarded supplier, Mills & Reeve LLP. The contract period is set from 30th November 2024 to 29th November 2026, with services to be delivered in Croydon, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those classified as SMEs. Firms with expertise in providing comprehensive legal services to public sector organisations will find this contract beneficial for growth, offering a substantial contract value and a two-year engagement period. The framework arrangement used here indicates a structured and reliable procurement process, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced legal firms capable of meeting public sector standards and requirements.

## Notice

HMLR requires the services of external legal services advisor to provide legal advice on a periodic basis. The Further Competition was undertaken via Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM6179 and the standard Public Sector terms and conditions shall apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d26ae9-d1b8-4aa4-977e-e4407703b975 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2024 - 29 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £693,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £693,000 |
| 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 | HM LAND REGISTRY |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2A 3PH |
| 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 | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d26ae9-d1b8-4aa4-977e-e4407703b975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78d26ae9-d1b8-4aa4-977e-e4407703b975
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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