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title: "Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry -Contract Variation"
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# Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry -Contract Variation

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fbdb17e-508d-4911-a1ee-6815db1d35f1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service procuring legal services titled "Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry - Contract Variation". This tender is classified under the CPV code 79100000 and is being carried out in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 23rd June 2020. The deadline for tender submissions was 22nd June 2020, and the contract is set to run from 23rd June 2020 to 23rd November 2020, amounting to £900,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services industry. Businesses with expertise in providing paralegal services and a strong understanding of inquiries and investigations would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Given the framework nature of the procurement method, companies that are already part of relevant contracts or frameworks may find it easier to participate, enhancing their chances for business development.

## Notice

Extension of original contract to 23 November 2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c1d2f96-8655-4f83-852b-1be724cce6a4 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2020 - 23 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAW ABSOLUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2020 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c1d2f96-8655-4f83-852b-1be724cce6a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c1d2f96-8655-4f83-852b-1be724cce6a4
  28th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/663e3b40-2e7c-41a7-88c2-1f8a8cf6ac6e

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