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title: "Framework Agreement for Legal Services in the UK"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-62b301c8-fafa-48b6-81bc-6d16971ebcda"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE LIMITED"
published: "2019-05-03"
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# Framework Agreement for Legal Services in the UK

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62b301c8-fafa-48b6-81bc-6d16971ebcda

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited has awarded a Framework Agreement for Legal Services in the UK valued at £39 million, signalling effective collaboration with a variety of legal service providers. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method, utilising a restricted procedure, and has now completed its intended phase. The contract period spans from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2025, with a tender period that concluded on 2 January 2019. This framework is expected to serve diverse jurisdictions throughout the UK, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and more.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms looking to expand their offerings in strategic and general legal services. Law firms with expertise in areas such as corporate law, intellectual property, competition law, and dispute resolution would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate, given the framework's aim to deliver competitive and client-focused services tailored to the Post Office's internal legal team.

## Notice

Notice of Contract award Additional information: No attachments

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b6b8c6-2221-44f5-8ba9-3663138d78d1 |
| 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 | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2Y 9AQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ASHFORDS; DAC BEACHCROFT; LINKLATERS; NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT; PINSENT MASON; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b6b8c6-2221-44f5-8ba9-3663138d78d1
- 10 Oct 2018 at 07:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1e8e2d-b120-4bbd-bc84-169f888db154
- 10 Oct 2018 at 07:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1e8e2d-b120-4bbd-bc84-169f888db154
- 9 Oct 2018 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1e8e2d-b120-4bbd-bc84-169f888db154

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b6b8c6-2221-44f5-8ba9-3663138d78d1
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a1e8e2d-b120-4bbd-bc84-169f888db154
  10th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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