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title: "Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2023-12-27"
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# Provision of Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adafcc21-30cc-4ac0-8a12-d7e1dbe2cd59

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has awarded a contract for the provision of paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry. The contract involves recruitment services and has a total value of £8,314,338.5 GBP. The procurement method was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period begins on June 16, 2022, and ends on June 14, 2024.

This tender for providing paralegals presents opportunities for businesses in the legal services industry. Suitable businesses with experience in recruitment services and legal support are well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded by the Crown Commercial Service, is a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration within the services sector.

## Notice

The Inquiry is looking for highly capable, experienced Paralegals to work with the Infected Blood Inquiry legal team. The roles will require providing advice to the Chair of the Inquiry on a broad and diverse range of issues. The successful candidates will be responsible for investigating and gathering a broad range of evidence, which includes managing a disclosure exercise and taking witness evidence. While previous experience or knowledge may be preferable, the work is likely to involve a rapid learning curve to acquire legal skills and knowledge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28dd407-d19a-4b24-9fd7-63b52f97c69a |
| 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 | 27 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2022 - 14 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,314,338 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,314,338 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | LAW ABSOLUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services
- 79635000 - Assessment centre services for recruitment

## Release History

- 27 Dec 2023 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28dd407-d19a-4b24-9fd7-63b52f97c69a
- 10 Aug 2022 at 14:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28dd407-d19a-4b24-9fd7-63b52f97c69a
- 20 Jul 2022 at 06:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28dd407-d19a-4b24-9fd7-63b52f97c69a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d28dd407-d19a-4b24-9fd7-63b52f97c69a
  27th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de654a61-6124-4d1a-a541-f3c75a779a35
  Redacted Short Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5f7fb9f-c8a5-42b3-9a9b-1adbaddc35bd
  Redacted Award Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66c42b8c-5711-41c7-bb60-34bf478a5627

## Notice URLs

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

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