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title: "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support of GLD"
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# The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support of GLD

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-284f7935-f17c-4008-ac13-773e2a20415e

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions is currently managing the procurement process for "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support of GLD", classified under legal services. This contract, which falls within the services category, has an estimated value of £3,000,000 and is being carried out through a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 11th July 2019, while the contract period commenced on 12th July 2019 and will conclude on 11th July 2021. The delivery addresses cover various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other regions across Europe and the Rest of the World.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for legal service firms seeking to expand their business within the public sector. Companies specialising in providing commercial legal support would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. As this procurement is already awarded, businesses can keep an eye out for future opportunities with the Department for Work and Pensions, harnessing their expertise in similar contracts to align with potential future procurements.

## Notice

Please see the attached documentation for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f20f0c9-2196-4fe9-89ab-69910b96602f |
| 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 | 20 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2019 - 11 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS : DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| 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 | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2020 at 14:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f20f0c9-2196-4fe9-89ab-69910b96602f
- 3 Feb 2020 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f20f0c9-2196-4fe9-89ab-69910b96602f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f20f0c9-2196-4fe9-89ab-69910b96602f
  20th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cefee2ab-2570-4377-9998-599f399866b8
  WBD Call Off Order Form Updated redacted (1)
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0113681d-463b-4299-a08b-711fb5138641
  Womble Bond Dickinson Call Off Award Letter Redacted (1)

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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