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title: "Employment Investigation - QC Fees"
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# Employment Investigation - QC Fees

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e0b8171-5449-4050-b600-90392b5739e3

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd, located at Two Snowhill, Snowhill Queensway, Birmingham, is seeking a supplier to provide legal support services related to an Employment Investigation - QC Fees. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation services category (CPV code 79110000) and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below threshold. The procurement process is complete, with the award made on 8th October 2021 for a contract valued at £41,905, which commenced on 1st December 2020 and concluded on 30th June 2021. The relevant postal code for delivery is B4 6GA in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those specialising in legal advisory services, to engage with a leading organisation in the infrastructure sector. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this tender include larger legal firms with expertise in employment law, particularly those experienced in handling complex legal investigations. The awarded contract to Old Square Chambers indicates a precedent for established suppliers, but opportunities for other firms may arise in future procurements from HS2 Ltd, allowing for business expansion and increased visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd require a suitable supplier to deliver legal support services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48e28ed-e9f5-48b9-8ede-5af271f7832c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,905 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,905 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLD SQUARE CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 11:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48e28ed-e9f5-48b9-8ede-5af271f7832c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b48e28ed-e9f5-48b9-8ede-5af271f7832c
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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