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title: "Contract for Legal Services for the Procurement of IT Operational Services."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3e894577-cdfe-4318-b021-2a10d05da727"
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buyer: "LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-15"
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# Contract for Legal Services for the Procurement of IT Operational Services.

Buyer: LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e894577-cdfe-4318-b021-2a10d05da727

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## Summary

Lincolnshire County Council has awarded a contract valued at £125,000 to Shoosmiths LLP to provide legal services in support of their IT operational services procurement. Classified under the CPV code 72000000 (IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support), this contract involved a direct award procurement method and encompasses the procurement and commercial activities domain. The contract started on 13th August 2024 and will run until 12th February 2026. The relevant activities will be located in England, United Kingdom. This award was finalised on 12th August 2024 and officially published on 15th August 2024.

This procurement contract offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for law firms specialising in IT services. Firms with capabilities in consulting, software development, and continuous support could benefit from exploring such contracts, even though this particular contract is awarded to a large firm, Shoosmiths LLP. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find similar opportunities beneficial, as there may be future tenders with similar requirements that could be suitable for them. The scope and duration of the contract suggest a stable partnership with the potential for substantial engagement in long-term projects.

## Notice

Award of a contract to provide legal support and guidance for the procurement and commercial activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e91a9ce-d4a2-4177-9f86-b6d97a82f385 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 12 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN1 1YL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Carholme |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHOOSMITHS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e91a9ce-d4a2-4177-9f86-b6d97a82f385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e91a9ce-d4a2-4177-9f86-b6d97a82f385
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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