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title: "legal services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4054cb27-8971-4dbf-a753-5c8c9ee8e04d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2024-10-06"
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# legal services

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4054cb27-8971-4dbf-a753-5c8c9ee8e04d

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## Summary

The procurement process for "legal services" conducted by Post Office Limited has reached the award stage. Classified under the Legal Services industry category (CPV code 79100000), this contract involves the provision of legal services support within the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to PINSENT MASONS LLP on 20th September 2024, with a contract period starting on 1st October 2024 and ending on 28th March 2025. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold, reflecting a targeted approach for specialist services. The approximate value of the contract is £177,500 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly large legal firms, to foster growth through substantial service provision to a national entity like the Post Office. Firms specialising in comprehensive legal services will find this opportunity appealing due to its scope and duration. While the current contract does not suit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large scale operations with robust legal expertise are well-suited to deliver on such high-value mandates. This procurement underscores the chance to strengthen business portfolios through association with major public sector clients.

## Notice

legal services support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcedda53-49a7-4d68-87a9-f37fe5b0fd6f |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| 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 | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2024 at 17:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcedda53-49a7-4d68-87a9-f37fe5b0fd6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcedda53-49a7-4d68-87a9-f37fe5b0fd6f
  6th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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