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title: "Project Murray Legal Services Direct Award"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
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# Project Murray Legal Services Direct Award

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af506d22-f648-47ba-a08f-46d99331f359

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Project Murray Legal Services Direct Award" was managed by the Crown Commercial Service, a UK government body based in Liverpool. The contract, which focused on legal services under the CPV classification of 79100000, had a total value of £50,000. The contract period commenced on 8th January 2018 and concluded on 7th April 2018, with the tender period ending on 5th January 2018. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a streamlined process aimed at utilising pre-approved suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector due to the direct nature of the award, which was issued to Mills & Reeve LLP, a large supplier. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in public sector consultancy or contract law, would find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with similar future tenders can help SMEs expand their portfolio and establish relationships with government buyers.

## Notice

Direct Award to Mills and Reeve for Project Murray Legal Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25b03e2-1208-4c23-9864-3b97637e7828 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2018 - 7 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25b03e2-1208-4c23-9864-3b97637e7828
- 20 Apr 2018 at 10:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25b03e2-1208-4c23-9864-3b97637e7828
- 9 Feb 2018 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25b03e2-1208-4c23-9864-3b97637e7828

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b25b03e2-1208-4c23-9864-3b97637e7828
  20th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5773dffe-d7c4-4fdd-9951-4b931ddb14b5
  CCLL17A37 - REDACTED Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a5c2d65-c05d-4c87-8483-64944689f5d5
  CCLL17A37 - REDACTED Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/03352426-b156-4329-bff2-72b64618f297
  CCLL17A37 - REDACTED Order Form

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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