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title: "Legal Services"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56ce57f8-2b64-4f08-aea0-b3bd5a9656c1

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## Summary

The UK Government Investments initiated a tender for "Legal Services related to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry" with a total contract value of £1,550,000. This procurement falls under the category of legal advisory and representation services, located in London, England. The tender period concluded on 23rd July 2021, and the contract commenced on 4th August 2021, running until 27th December 2023. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, leading to the award of the contract to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, as highlighted in the awarded contract notice published on 5th October 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for firms in the legal sector, particularly those experienced in public sector legal services and complex inquiries. Businesses specialising in legal advisory, litigation, and dispute resolution might find this a promising avenue for expansion and collaboration, especially those capable of handling large-scale contracts and complex regulatory environments. Given the scale and duration of the contract, there is potential for firms to build long-term partnerships with UK Government Investments, thereby fostering business growth within governmental legal engagements.

## Notice

To provide legal advice and representation to UKGI in relation to the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b98441-0000-461d-a8c2-63201fe1cd76 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2021 - 27 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,550,000 |
| 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 | UK GOVERNMENT INVESTMENTS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| 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 | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 11:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b98441-0000-461d-a8c2-63201fe1cd76
- 5 Oct 2021 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b98441-0000-461d-a8c2-63201fe1cd76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20b98441-0000-461d-a8c2-63201fe1cd76
  5th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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