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title: "Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2024-12-23"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-384581ee-8688-4ec4-8f09-1ce4672183c2

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Bank of England for Legal Services, classified under the industry category of legal services (CPV: 79100000), is now in the Award stage. The project, located in the United Kingdom, concluded its tender period on 10th June 2024, with the contract period running from 31st July 2024 to 30th July 2025. The procurement method used was a direct, single tender action (below threshold), which resulted in the award value of GBP 156,000 being granted to Eversheds Sutherland LLP. The awarded contract was officially published on 23rd December 2024.

This tender creates significant opportunities for legal firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the process displayed a preference for such businesses. Eversheds Sutherland LLP, as the successful supplier, exemplifies the potential for smaller legal firms to secure substantial government contracts. This opportunity is well-suited for SMEs specialising in legal services that can provide robust support and meet the specific legal needs outlined by prestigious institutions like the Bank of England.

## Notice

Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feffb17a-4b01-4767-95f0-875d614e9a60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £156,000 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feffb17a-4b01-4767-95f0-875d614e9a60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feffb17a-4b01-4767-95f0-875d614e9a60
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/

## Provenance

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