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title: "GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services"
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# GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b6c676e-ba54-4c9a-8ee1-ecc4b65ad62b

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department is seeking legal services related to TUPE and pensions through the procurement titled "GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services." This contract has been awarded following a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework (Reference RM3786). The contract, valued at £35,000, has a duration from 26th March 2021 to 25th March 2022, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The services will be delivered in London, UK, and the selection was made based on the supplier's extensive experience in public sector legal concerns.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in TUPE regulations, pensions, and public procurement law. Firms capable of demonstrating expertise in managing the complexities of public sector employment laws and legal frameworks will be well-positioned to compete. The direct award to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP indicates that the Government Legal Department values suppliers with a strong grasp of legal provisions and practical implementation strategies, making this a prime opportunity for legal practitioners to potentially step into this space.

## Notice

The Customer Government Legal Department (GLD) has followed the call-off procedure for the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework Agreement (Reference RM3786) and has awarded this Legal Services Contract to the Supplier Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP by way of Direct Award. The Supplier has extensive experience of all aspects of TUPE and how it operates in the public sector including New Fair Deal, COSOP, public procurement issues, state aid and Best Value, hence the reason for the Direct Award. This Call-Off Contract can be extended for a further 12 month Term from 26th March 2022 until 25th March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58edf1b3-4601-47cc-9be2-51e68232cacf |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2021 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58edf1b3-4601-47cc-9be2-51e68232cacf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58edf1b3-4601-47cc-9be2-51e68232cacf
  30th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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