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title: "SE927 - External Legal Services Framework"
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# SE927 - External Legal Services Framework

Buyer: SPORT ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7597420d-f349-44fa-99a7-f2aff66c2855

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## Summary

The public procurement process concerns a framework agreement for external legal services, initiated by Sport England, UK Sport, and Arts Council England. The contract titled "SE927 - External Legal Services Framework" is classified under the legal services industry (CPV code 79100000). The tender is presently in the active stage, with the deadline for submitting the Standard Selection Questionnaire set for 10th January 2020. The estimated total value of the framework over a potential four-year period is approximately £2.546 million, with an expected commencement date of the contract on 6th July 2020.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in providing legal advice and services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in handling legal matters for governmental or sports-related clients will be well-suited to compete. The selective procurement method employed indicates that the procurement process is restricted to qualified applicants, enhancing the chances for qualified SMEs to secure a place on the panel and contribute to the legal services needs of these prominent organisations.

## Notice

Sport England, UK Sport and Arts Council England are jointly setting up a framework agreement for a panel of external legal firms (the "Panel") which the three organisations will be able to utilise for their specialist legal advice requirements. Standard Selection Questionnaire are required to be submitted by 10th January 2020 The proposed framework contract will initially be for a period of three years, with an option to extend it for an additional one year period (i.e. total length of up to four years) The estimated Sport England, UK Sport and Arts Council England collective spend through this framework over the full four years is up to PS2.546m Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, the procurement documents are available, free of charge, at: https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2118f6ff-0ddb-487c-be07-d297057bf652 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 5 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,546,000 |
| 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 | SPORT ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 3HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2019 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2118f6ff-0ddb-487c-be07-d297057bf652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2118f6ff-0ddb-487c-be07-d297057bf652
  10th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://sportengland.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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