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title: "Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases."
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# Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases.

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b17b609-2169-4be8-8167-79efdaacee76

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## Summary

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has finalised the contract PROC-910-2024 for the "Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in the recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases." The procurement falls under the business services category, specifically law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total contract value of £150,000 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and spans from 27 August 2024 to 26 August 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award published on 14 October 2024 and the contract signed thereafter.

This tender provides significant opportunities for large legal firms experienced in cost recovery to grow their business by partnering with the CMA. As the tender involves complex litigation cases, firms with a strong track record in legal consultancy and sufficient resources to handle extensive legal frameworks will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The selective procurement method and the call-off from a framework agreement indicate a structured and competitive process tailored to experienced providers in the legal domain.

## Notice

Contract for the Provision of Cost Lawyers to assist in recovery of costs in CMA litigation cases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HILL DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 09:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
- 16 Oct 2024 at 08:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
- 16 Oct 2024 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
- 16 Oct 2024 at 08:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
- 14 Oct 2024 at 10:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
- 14 Oct 2024 at 10:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
- 14 Oct 2024 at 10:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
- 14 Oct 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f91e3927-fbe2-4a83-ab7e-b60629dbb4c0
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c569e87-1363-450f-baa2-4384963cdb4e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8d47da4-474a-478b-a256-e4154bf47daf

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