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title: "Legal Advisory Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5877b78-9044-4b54-9ecb-de2c30f07be8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
published: "2023-02-27"
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# Legal Advisory Service

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5877b78-9044-4b54-9ecb-de2c30f07be8

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has recently awarded a contract for a 'Legal Advisory Service'. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, was awarded to Browne Jacobson Llp and involves providing legal services primarily relating to laws affecting the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 9th November 2022 and the contract period running from 12th December 2022 to 11th December 2023. The buying organisation, Government Legal Department, is located in London with the postal code SW1H 9GL, in the services industry category.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), looking to provide legal services. Companies well-suited to compete should have expertise in legal advisory services and a good understanding of laws related to environmental, food, and rural affairs. As the contract value is substantial, it presents a lucrative growth opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector. SMEs focusing on legal consultancy can leverage their capabilities to compete effectively in this procurement process. Browne Jacobson Llp, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of business that can successfully secure and execute such contracts.

## Notice

This Procurement will establish a Supplier Contract for the provision of legal services, primarily relating to the law used to advise the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5e13d9-b1ac-4981-a3b0-2a0058cf061f |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 11 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £850,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2023 at 18:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5e13d9-b1ac-4981-a3b0-2a0058cf061f
- 27 Feb 2023 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5e13d9-b1ac-4981-a3b0-2a0058cf061f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a5e13d9-b1ac-4981-a3b0-2a0058cf061f
  27th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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