--- title: "Supply of legal services - Public inquiry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP" published: "2023-12-05" --- # Supply of legal services - Public inquiry Buyer: GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cf2dc4c-3aaa-41d2-af09-636643ba0bad.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, has initiated a tender for the Supply of legal services for a public inquiry opportunity. This procurement falls under the services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is selective, through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ends on 7th December 2023, with the contract scheduled to run from 1st January 2024 to 1st January 2027. This tender provides an opportunity for legal service providers experienced in delivering key legal services to public inquiries, managing inquiries with national security issues, and working collaboratively with stakeholders. Small and medium-sized legal service providers could particularly benefit given the suitability criteria. Businesses interested in long-term legal service contracts with a focus on public inquiries and compliance with certification standards should consider participating in this tender process. ## Notice Gowling WLG wishes to appoint a key sub-contractor (subject to CCS approval) to support its delivery of legal services relating to a public inquiry opportunity which has arisen under Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Legal Services Panel RM6179. We require the bidder to provide details of the following: (Please provide a response within 2 pages of A4) 1) experience, knowledge and understanding of delivering key legal services to public inquiries, including experience acting as Solicitor/Deputy Solicitor to the Inquiry and leading inquiry teams. 2) experience in the last 5 years of managing an inquiry with significant national security issues, including with highly sensitive CLOSED material and hearings. 3) the capacity and ability to provide a number of staff at varying grades and levels of experience (including DV and SC security cleared staff) to support the delivery of legal services under the contract; 4) the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders involved in Inquiries, including witnesses, Core Participants and Recognised Legal Representatives. The appointed bidder is expected to hold ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 22301:2019 (Business Continuity), ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management Systems), ISO/IEC 27002:2013 (IT), ISO/IEC 27031:2011 (IT) and ISO 22313:2020 (Security) certification or equivalents, and Cyber Essentials Plus. The appointed bidder will be required to contract with Gowling WLG, including any required Framework Agreement of the terms Gowling WLG RM6179 CCS Framework Contract. This shall include delivering services on such rates and discounts as Gowling WLG may agree from time to time with CCS, supporting its social value commitments to CCS and promptly providing management information requested by Gowling WLG. Any appointment by Gowling WLG is subject to final approval by CCS. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcf7b5c-8939-44cf-b4fd-913b89cf5531 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 1 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 6WR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 5 Dec 2023 at 17:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcf7b5c-8939-44cf-b4fd-913b89cf5531 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dcf7b5c-8939-44cf-b4fd-913b89cf5531 5th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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