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title: "Provision of Costs Lawyer Services for GLD"
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# Provision of Costs Lawyer Services for GLD

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT : ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35795ac4-a4fa-4579-93f0-20fc1a2fa8cc

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department: Attorney General's Office is conducting the procurement process for the "Provision of Costs Lawyer Services for GLD," classified under legal services. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 16th December 2019 to 15th December 2021. The procurement method used is selective, via a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 2nd April 2019. This procurement involves delivery addresses across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for law firms specialising in cost lawyer services, particularly those with large-scale capabilities. Businesses experienced in legal service provision, especially those familiar with government contracts, will be well-positioned to compete for services vital to the Government Legal Department. The awarded contract currently resides with Horwich Farrelly Solicitors, indicating a competitive environment for similar legal service providers aiming to expand their footprint within public sector contracts.

## Notice

For more information please see attached documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114a3c07-f785-444e-8ad0-0b09b9f4b3d9 |
| 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 | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2019 - 15 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 : ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE |
| 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 | HORWICH FARELLY SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114a3c07-f785-444e-8ad0-0b09b9f4b3d9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/114a3c07-f785-444e-8ad0-0b09b9f4b3d9
  11th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8178fb51-145d-4557-b892-29c828435c23
  Award Letter [Redacted]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc1f31ea-cc8a-4696-8d1e-4f2a700c86ab
  Contract Order Form - Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

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

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