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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-996c4b26-4eba-4870-8a9f-33b96173d0a8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-27"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-996c4b26-4eba-4870-8a9f-33b96173d0a8

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has concluded a procurement process to award a contract for Legal Services, specifically focusing on legal advisory and representation services, under CPV code 79110000. The purchasing entity is situated in the East of England and required applicants to participate through a selective procurement method, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded to BDB Pitmans LLP. The tender period ended on 31 March 2024, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2024 and running through to 31 March 2025.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses within the legal services industry, particularly large firms capable of handling comprehensive legal advice and representation. It provides an instance of how companies can secure substantial contracts through established framework agreements. While this particular opportunity was not open to SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), it highlights the potential for substantial economic engagements for large-scale legal service providers. Securing such contracts can lead to sustained business growth and the prospect of future collaborations with public sector entities.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83803c7-d675-469e-9d0d-c0da3ce655b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDB PITMANS |

## 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

- 27 Aug 2024 at 15:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83803c7-d675-469e-9d0d-c0da3ce655b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b83803c7-d675-469e-9d0d-c0da3ce655b0
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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