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title: "Legal Advice employment test and learn provision"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b90c2599-2abf-4ccd-86ff-b5083a32c9ab"
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# Legal Advice employment test and learn provision

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b90c2599-2abf-4ccd-86ff-b5083a32c9ab

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has successfully completed a procurement process for "Legal Advice employment test and learn provision," aimed at obtaining commercial legal advice. This tender, classified under the CPV code for business services related to law and consulting, had a contract value of £15,000. The procurement method used was a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period spanning from 26th September 2018 to 31st March 2019. The procurement was published on 24th October 2018, following the tender deadline that ended on 24th September 2018. The delivery locations include the United Kingdom and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in legal services to engage with a significant government department. Participating firms can strengthen their business growth by leveraging their expertise in commercial legal advice, potentially benefiting from long-term relationships with a key public sector buyer. With the scope aimed at legal consultancy, businesses in the legal services industry are particularly well-suited to respond to similar future tenders within this framework.

## Notice

Commercial Legal Advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71573990-27d3-45ec-8d25-85fddb5d0307 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER ULK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2018 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71573990-27d3-45ec-8d25-85fddb5d0307

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71573990-27d3-45ec-8d25-85fddb5d0307
  24th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f749861a-7227-4db6-a0b4-5c7b10ce71ed
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