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title: "GB-West Yorks / London: RFI 001739 Legal Advice Services Framework"
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# GB-West Yorks / London: RFI 001739 Legal Advice Services Framework

Buyer: THE BRITISH LIBRARY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b6b8cee-5ba8-4542-8adc-f45178da22f0

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## Summary

The British Library is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) to seek market insights regarding a framework for Legal Advice Services, referenced as RFI 001739. This procurement, classified under legal services, is currently in the planning stage with an open procedure as the method. Key dates include a submission deadline for interested parties by 12 noon on 1st April 2022, and the anticipated contract period is from 3rd October 2022 to 30th September 2026, with a total estimated value of £500,000. The services are required to be delivered across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector, allowing them to engage in a framework arrangement designed to provide ongoing legal advice services. Businesses that can showcase their expertise in this area and offer competitive service proposals will find this RFI an excellent platform for future collaboration with a prominent institution such as The British Library. Engaging at this early stage may allow firms to better tailor their services to meet the Library's requirements and positioning themselves advantageously for potential selection in the subsequent tender phase.

## Notice

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Legal Advice Services Framework RFI Ref 001739 Purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) The British Library is seeking market information to inform the future procurement of a framework arrangement for the provision of legal advice services. The British Library views this RFI process as one potential route to inform the future procurement of the services described. The information gathered under this RFI may be used to evaluate potential suppliers and service offers and produce a shortlist for invitation to tender. At this stage, no final decision has been taken on the precise scope of the framework arrangement or the procurement route to be followed. When submitting information, all organisations should note that this is not currently a tender opportunity but is part of a market consultation exercise aiming to ensure that the procurement route selected and the options ultimately developed for any procurement are properly informed. Responses to this RFI should be submitted by the deadline of 12 noon on Friday 1st April 2022 Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe3c2fe-2176-40a5-8ddb-7d58c5da52c3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BRITISH LIBRARY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 2DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2022 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe3c2fe-2176-40a5-8ddb-7d58c5da52c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe3c2fe-2176-40a5-8ddb-7d58c5da52c3
  8th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-West-Yorks-/-London:-RFI-001739-Legal-Advice-Services-Framework/96BTQ3XCZZ
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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