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title: "Provision of Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9db459ca-02bb-4503-9a3d-745aa1e7ced8"
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# Provision of Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9db459ca-02bb-4503-9a3d-745aa1e7ced8

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry" was conducted by the Cabinet Office of the United Kingdom, focusing on the provision of legal services. The procurement process, which was completed through a selective method via a framework agreement, involved a total value of £3,016,000. The contract period commenced on 23rd October 2018 and concluded on 22nd October 2019. This award was officially announced on 5th March 2019, marking it as the end stage of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in legal services or those with experience providing paralegal support. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality legal support, particularly larger firms or those with the capacity to engage multiple paralegals, would be well-suited to compete in future contracts of this nature. By participating in such tenders, businesses can expand their operations and establish a footprint within public sector contracts.

## Notice

Direct Award request with Law Absolute 20 paralegals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce99932-01af-4cc5-9984-2188761be304 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Oct 2018 - 22 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,016,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,016,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAW ABSOLUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2019 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce99932-01af-4cc5-9984-2188761be304

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dce99932-01af-4cc5-9984-2188761be304
  5th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e880a953-8b12-4ad2-87e0-ef98ee7a654b
  CCCB18A10 Award Letter REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/698468ce-6213-4ed4-bffe-aa4aa5bf5487
  CCCB18A10 Contract Order Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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