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title: "Wider Public Sector Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7605fc81-7f7e-460f-a341-3a17f2a34c07"
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published: "2018-11-16"
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# Wider Public Sector Legal Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7605fc81-7f7e-460f-a341-3a17f2a34c07

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), is centred on the "Wider Public Sector Legal Services" tender, designed for legal services across the Wider Public Sector in the UK, including devolved administrations. With a total contract value of £272 million, the procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it has now reached the award stage, being published on 16th November 2018. The contract commenced on 1st October 2018 and extends until 30th September 2022, allowing public sector buyers, including Central Government, to access a comprehensive range of commercial legal specialisms.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in commercial law services. Participating in this framework can lead to substantial business growth as suppliers have the chance to engage with various public sector entities across the UK. Firms that are agile and can provide diverse legal services will find this contract particularly appealing, enabling them to expand their client portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with public organisations.

## Notice

Crown Commercial Service ("CCS") has established a multi supplier Panel Agreement for the provision of legal services for the Wider Public Sector, with access to limited legal services for Central Government. This Panel Agreement will cover a comprehensive range of commercial legal specialisms, for use by UK Public Sector Customers, including devolved administrations (i.e. England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fe84e9-ab43-4baa-8285-0f5badd8c036 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £272,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | N/A |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fe84e9-ab43-4baa-8285-0f5badd8c036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52fe84e9-ab43-4baa-8285-0f5badd8c036
  16th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a014e45-3df6-431e-a04b-a99258e88488
  Supplier List WPS Legal Services.pdf
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60df6c91-d798-419e-b15f-95dadc0f7f17
  REDACTED PANEL AGREEMENT.docx

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