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title: "3180-1 Legal Services to support FITS Programme"
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# 3180-1 Legal Services to support FITS Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF JUSTICE.  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c094360-b9f6-4975-86b9-36a3a5df26cb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Justice is conducting a procurement process for legal advisory services under the title "3180-1 Legal Services to support FITS Programme." This opportunity falls within the legal services industry category and is based in London, United Kingdom. This procurement is complete, having transitioned through the tender phase, with the contract originally starting on 1st August 2013 and concluding on 30th June 2017. The contract value is set at £2,000,000, and the procurement method utilised was classified as "Other." The final award was made on 1st August 2014, and the award notice was published on 19th January 2017.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those adept in providing external support for complex government projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this contract specifically highlights their suitability. Legal firms with experience in public sector contracting, especially those familiar with ICT contracts and the criminal justice sector, may find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth and collaboration with government bodies.

## Notice

Requirement for external legal support services for FITS programme to compete and restructure existing out-sourced ICT contracts serving the MoJ community, including HM Prison Service, HM Court Service, HM Probation Service and associated criminal justice bodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc59433-f07d-4fd6-a4d2-a8db919bca3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2014 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2013 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF JUSTICE. |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc59433-f07d-4fd6-a4d2-a8db919bca3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edc59433-f07d-4fd6-a4d2-a8db919bca3a
  19th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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