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title: "General Legal Advice Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7960446-a4d6-4390-aacf-a67ae4502891"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2022-11-23"
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# General Legal Advice Support

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7960446-a4d6-4390-aacf-a67ae4502891

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office has recently awarded a contract for General Legal Advice Support. The procurement process was completed through a direct procurement method using a single tender action below threshold. The contract, valued at £50,000, has a start date of 3rd November 2022 and an end date of 3rd November 2024. The contract was awarded to FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER LLP. The location of the contract is in England, with the UK Hydrographic Office serving as the buying organization.

This tender for legal services presents an opportunity for law firms and legal service providers to engage in providing support to the UK Hydrographic Office. Businesses specializing in legal services and related areas would be well-suited to compete in this tender process. The contract period offers a potential for stable income and growth for the successful bidder, aligning with businesses aiming to expand their service offerings within the legal sector.

## Notice

Legal services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a45bdd-5a73-47e7-b280-b76cd1064062 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2022 - 3 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2022 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a45bdd-5a73-47e7-b280-b76cd1064062

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67a45bdd-5a73-47e7-b280-b76cd1064062
  23rd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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