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title: "General Legal Advice Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4998535c-700f-400e-8169-76e58f055386"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2019-01-16"
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# General Legal Advice Services

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4998535c-700f-400e-8169-76e58f055386

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, which is based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. They are seeking General Legal Advice Services under a selective procurement method, specifically through a competitive dialogue process. The initial tender period concluded on 19th November 2018, while the awarded contract has a duration from 20th November 2018 to 28th February 2020. The total contract value awarded is £50,000. The industry category for this procurement is classified as Legal advisory services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal advisory services to expand their business and secure a contract with a reputable government agency. Companies able to offer general legal advice and support may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, particularly those with a track record of working in public sector legal issues. Such partnerships can prove beneficial for smaller firms looking to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term relationships within the public procurement arena.

## Notice

General Legal Advice Services - Call off from FCO Services Contract XLY373/005/17 Additional information: N/A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b554b1f-5808-446c-a580-c82fc32286bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | FCO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2019 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b554b1f-5808-446c-a580-c82fc32286bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b554b1f-5808-446c-a580-c82fc32286bc
  16th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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