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title: "Contract Variation: Legal Advisors for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme"
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# Contract Variation: Legal Advisors for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-492d7d4c-08fe-4f4b-9187-83ffb4fd7471

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has announced a contract variation for the appointment of legal advisors to manage claims under the Group Litigation Order (GLO) compensation scheme. This contract, initially awarded by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in 2023, has been extended to run from 29 March 2023 to 31 March 2026, with an updated contract value of £4,333,333.33. The procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The industry category falls under legal services, focusing on assisting with GLO claims within the United Kingdom. The contract amendment is made under regulation 72(1)(e), extending the original end date from 30 September 2024 to 31 March 2026. 

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services related to litigation and compensation claims. Firms experienced in handling large-scale litigation cases are well-suited to compete for future tenders in this area. The Department for Business and Trade's ongoing need for specialised legal expertise can provide a steady stream of work, particularly for businesses that can demonstrate proficiency in managing complex legal processes and advising on compensation schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also invited to participate, broadening their scope and capabilities in handling high-profile legal contracts.

## Notice

*This is not a new awarded contract, but a contract variation. The contract was originally let by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in 2023. Since a machinery of government change, this contract was moved to the authority of Department for Business and Trade. This notice is being published under the Department for Business and Trade as BEIS is no longer a department. Original contract award notice can be found here: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f16faf80-73b5-46c5-87c2-de3c30a73dbe?origin=SearchResults&p=1 Appointment of legal advisors to advise DBT on claims received from Group Litigation Order (GLO) claimants. The Supplier will be responsible for advising DBT during the GLO compensation scheme. A contract amendment has been made under 72(1)(e). The contract end date was originally 30 September 2024, and has been extended to the 31st March 2026. The original contract value was PS3,900,000 and has been increased to PS4,333,333.33.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805deec-874e-4f33-95b2-8d52522973d7 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,333,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,333,333 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805deec-874e-4f33-95b2-8d52522973d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c805deec-874e-4f33-95b2-8d52522973d7
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f16faf80-73b5-46c5-87c2-de3c30a73dbe?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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