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title: "Legal Services (Framework Contract, 2 Lots)"
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# Legal Services (Framework Contract, 2 Lots)

Buyer: CHURCHMARKETPLACE LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61109e17-031d-4d60-8f98-9b471e1a285d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a Framework Contract for Legal Services issued by Churchmarketplace Ltd, aimed at supporting Catholic Education Establishments and Dioceses across England and Wales. The tender, classified under CPV code 79100000, was published on 29 January 2018 and is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 14 June 2018 and conclude on 13 June 2020. Interested parties should note that the tender period ended on 28 February 2018, and opportunities are available to businesses based in the United Kingdom and internationally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. Businesses capable of providing comprehensive legal support and advice tailored to the education sector may find this framework beneficial. Categories of services sought include but are not limited to contract law, employment law, and governance advice, making it suitable for firms with experience in public sector contracts and a focus on educational institutions.

## Notice

Churchmarketplace continues to develop a National Procurement Strategy with the aim of promoting better buying within Catholic Education Establishments (including Academies, Schools, Further Education and Higher Education institutions) and Dioceses in England and Wales. The main aim of this procurement is to ensure that CEEs and Dioceses obtain the best value for money from the services and products which they purchase, in this case, Legal Services. CMP intends to establish a Framework Agreement with an initial term of two (2) years, and the ability to extend by one or more periods up to a further aggregate of two (2) years. Additional information: If you are interested in responding to this Tender, please send an email request to Tender2@churchmarketplace.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd2c30-fce7-43ad-b411-e748206bd3d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2018 - 13 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | CHURCHMARKETPLACE LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 1QN |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2018 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd2c30-fce7-43ad-b411-e748206bd3d7
- 29 Jan 2018 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2849e7df-0bc1-48b5-b91c-647904b29095

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9edd2c30-fce7-43ad-b411-e748206bd3d7
  10th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2849e7df-0bc1-48b5-b91c-647904b29095
  29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:32644-2018:TEXT:EN:HTML
  TED contract notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.churchmarketplace.org.uk/

## Provenance

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