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title: "Legal observers to support re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract"
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# Legal observers to support re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cd1aa1c-8fca-4ea9-8b4d-11734b226fa4

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for legal observers to support the re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to Browne Jacobson LLP. This selective procurement process involved calling off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 13th June 2023 and contract period spanning 30th June 2023. The location for this opportunity is in England, under the services category, within the legal services industry.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those with expertise in re-evaluating procurement contracts, to engage with the Department for Work and Pensions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking growth through public procurement contracts in the legal services field may find this opportunity particularly relevant. Being awarded this contract could boost visibility and reputation within the industry, as well as establish valuable partnerships with a major public sector organisation.

## Notice

Legal observers to support re-evaluation of the Functional Assessment Services (FAS) procurement Awarded Contract. Using CCS Framework Legal Services Panel RM6179 Lot 1 General Legal Advice and Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30957fc0-92de-4dfe-b0cd-88a033a30dbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 13:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30957fc0-92de-4dfe-b0cd-88a033a30dbb
- 27 Jul 2023 at 08:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30957fc0-92de-4dfe-b0cd-88a033a30dbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30957fc0-92de-4dfe-b0cd-88a033a30dbb
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30e387d1-291b-4256-a2ad-269952546259
  n/a

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