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title: "Legal Services Panel"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SELLAFIELD LIMITED"
published: "2024-08-13"
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# Legal Services Panel

Buyer: SELLAFIELD LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a8c1ef48-8bf7-4bcb-a312-0c5691b361bf

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process described here pertains to Sellafield Limited, a UK-based organisation located in West Cumbria, and involves the creation of a Legal Services Panel to provide legal support and advice. This procurement, classified under the industry category of Legal Services (CPV 79100000), covers the North West region of the United Kingdom. The process has moved to the Award stage, with the total contract valued at £1,750,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement. Notable dates include the contract period starting from 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2026, with the award published on 13th August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly well-established firms equipped to handle large-scale legal advisory needs for critical infrastructure projects. The awarded contract to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP indicates the potential for lucrative long-term engagements and strategic partnerships for similarly sized and capable firms. Smaller businesses and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) might find it less suitable due to the scale and specialised requirements of the project, but larger legal firms can leverage this as a substantial business growth opportunity.

## Notice

Legal Support & Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fdf6f5c-d042-48e8-93ba-640c29f9fdd1 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,750,000 |
| 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 | SELLAFIELD LIMITED |
| Locality | JUBILEE ROAD, WORKINGTON |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA14 4HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Harrington |
| Westminster constituency | Whitehaven and Workington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fdf6f5c-d042-48e8-93ba-640c29f9fdd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fdf6f5c-d042-48e8-93ba-640c29f9fdd1
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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