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title: "Provision of Legal Support to Covid-19 business support"
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# Provision of Legal Support to Covid-19 business support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9e450714-9cec-4327-8589-9e5225150f97

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Support to Covid-19 business support" was conducted by the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy in the legal services industry. The contracting authority is located at Floor 9, The Capital Building, Old Hall Street, Liverpool, England, with contact available through the Crown Commercial Service. The procurement was concluded with a direct award via a framework agreement worth £250,000, with the contract having taken effect from 12th May 2020 and running until 11th November 2020. The tender period ended on 10th May 2020.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those with expertise in supporting businesses through government initiatives, particularly in crisis situations such as Covid-19. Firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of legal compliance and business support services would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. With the growing emphasis on legal support during economic recovery phases, participation in such procurement processes could facilitate substantial growth for relevant businesses.

## Notice

Covid-19 business support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85fa918d-5968-48e3-b42c-8b13c9200507 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award via a Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2020 - 11 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY : DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMMONS & SIMMONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 09:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85fa918d-5968-48e3-b42c-8b13c9200507
- 14 Dec 2020 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85fa918d-5968-48e3-b42c-8b13c9200507

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85fa918d-5968-48e3-b42c-8b13c9200507
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8122bd5e-7dcd-459d-bf70-550b2bab74b8
  CCLL20A08 Call Off Award Letter REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/daeaf32c-af9a-4460-a6d5-bc1227cc5cbb
  CCLL20A08 Contract and Order Form REDACTED

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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