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title: "Specialist Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b28b3014-bd37-40eb-a307-054e0f9f29b0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE"
published: "2023-04-05"
---

# Specialist Legal Services

Buyer: DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b28b3014-bd37-40eb-a307-054e0f9f29b0

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## Summary

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has awarded a contract for Specialist Legal Services to HILL DICKINSON LLP. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, had a value of £20,000 GBP and used a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 21st March 2023 to 20th September 2023, offering growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services.

This tender by DBS presents an opportunity for businesses, especially legal service providers, to compete for contracting opportunities. The procurement process was in the award stage as of the 21st of March 2023, with a clear focus on legal services within the services category. Businesses interested in providing legal expertise should consider engaging with DBS, the buying organisation, to explore potential collaborations and business expansions.

## Notice

To provide specialist legal services. to DBS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb23ad33-bda0-498d-b6d5-2fc63d04706d |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 20 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HILL DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb23ad33-bda0-498d-b6d5-2fc63d04706d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb23ad33-bda0-498d-b6d5-2fc63d04706d
  5th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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