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title: "Provision of Ongoing Legal Advice for Census"
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# Provision of Ongoing Legal Advice for Census

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abf24a8d-f473-4b4a-9c9d-1cb99649dfd7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Ongoing Legal Advice for Census" has been initiated by the Office for National Statistics, located in Newport, Wales. This contract falls under the legal advisory services category (CPV code: 79111000). The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 28 January 2022 and is active until 30 September 2022, with a total value of £80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), looking to expand their business in the public sector. Companies specialising in legal advisory services may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their expertise and potentially build a long-term relationship with the Office for National Statistics, which requires ongoing legal support to conclude its census project.

## Notice

Continued legal advice for the conclusion of the census project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefb0d01-6a40-443a-a4d5-7542d139e749 |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2022 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefb0d01-6a40-443a-a4d5-7542d139e749

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cefb0d01-6a40-443a-a4d5-7542d139e749
  27th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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