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title: "Contract award for legal services in relation to Post Office IT inquiry"
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# Contract award for legal services in relation to Post Office IT inquiry

Buyer: POST OFFICE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d99e0a2-8f5a-43e4-8de1-7d8f0c7cd446

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## Summary

The Post Office Limited has awarded a contract for legal services in relation to the Post Office IT inquiry to Burges Salmon LLP. The contract is valued at £22.5m and falls under the legal advisory and information services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from May 16, 2023, to May 15, 2026, with the tender period ending on February 24, 2023, at 17:00 London time.

This contract award presents an opportunity for legal service providers specializing in the CPV code 79140000 to secure business with the Post Office Limited. Businesses based in the United Kingdom, particularly in London, can benefit from this tender. As the contract value is significant, firms with experience in handling large legal cases and inquiries would be well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The procurement process has already reached the award stage, indicating a closed opportunity for interested service providers.

## Notice

Revised Contract Award Notice in relation to the provision of legal services regarding the Post Office IT Inquiry. Revised contract value of PS22.5m under regulation 72 (1) (b).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b7e670-4d0c-4ed2-8c1e-2bac34d65cf4 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 May 2023 - 15 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £22,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,500,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2023 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b7e670-4d0c-4ed2-8c1e-2bac34d65cf4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49b7e670-4d0c-4ed2-8c1e-2bac34d65cf4
  1st December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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