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title: "Legal Services for dispute resolution arising from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract"
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# Legal Services for dispute resolution arising from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41bebaa2-1378-482b-8a96-394ad49b5c17

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for Legal Services related to dispute resolution from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement. The value of the contract is £2,000,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, and it involved calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from June 30, 2023, to May 27, 2024. The award was published on June 13, 2023, with the tender period closing on June 13, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions in resolving disputes related to the FAS procurement. Businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly in dispute resolution, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The Department for Work and Pensions, located in Leeds, England, has opted for a selective procurement method. The contract duration allows the awarded supplier, Mills & Reeve LLP, an opportunity for sustained engagement until May 2024.

## Notice

Legal Services for dispute resolution arising from the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract. Using CCS Framework Legal Services Panel RM6179, Lot 1 General Legal Advice and Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a457d4-d30f-4e8d-9c30-782a5142207c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 27 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 15:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a457d4-d30f-4e8d-9c30-782a5142207c
- 27 Jul 2023 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a457d4-d30f-4e8d-9c30-782a5142207c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47a457d4-d30f-4e8d-9c30-782a5142207c
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43508884-369f-4970-98e1-88d400ee5e0f
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