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title: "CEFAS23-48 Contract for Specialist Legal Services"
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# CEFAS23-48 Contract for Specialist Legal Services

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b9c57c6-b401-4b8d-abff-d4d14166223e

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## Summary

The buying organization Cefas has awarded a contract for Specialist Legal Services. The procurement was for legal advisory services with a value of £150,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 4th December 2023 and lasts until 4th December 2027. The tender period ended on 20th September 2023.

This tender for Specialist Legal Services by Cefas presents business growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in marine law. Businesses with expertise in legal advisory services for marine projects would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract's active status signals a recent successful bid, demonstrating opportunities within the marine legal services sector.

## Notice

Specialist Marine Legal Services to work with and support Cefas, Defra, and the Government Legal Department (GLD) to deliver and shape a project business case supporting the renewal/replacement of the RV Cefas Endeavour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241e1903-eb58-43fc-81dd-5302aec100a3 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 4 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2023 at 13:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241e1903-eb58-43fc-81dd-5302aec100a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/241e1903-eb58-43fc-81dd-5302aec100a3
  11th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d951da80-bcc9-4917-af19-0df7a4372b2e
  Framework-Schedule-6-Order-Form- CEFAS - v2 Complete_Redacted

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