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title: "Ipswich specialist site legal support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c364822f-166c-48ae-9867-0d739e0e69c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS"
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# Ipswich specialist site legal support

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c364822f-166c-48ae-9867-0d739e0e69c9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves H M Revenue & Customs seeking professional legal support for the drafting of heads of terms for a new specialist site at Brooke Lawrence House, Ipswich. The procurement is classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000) and is at the award stage, with a value of £30,000. The tender period concluded on 12 April 2019, and the contract is active from 15 April 2019 until 31 March 2020. The procurement method used is a selective process via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM3786 for General Legal Advice Services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with capabilities in public sector legal support. Companies that can offer ongoing specialist legal assistance and have experience dealing with government contracts would be best suited to compete in this procurement. Additionally, larger firms may find this contract aligns with their service offerings, given its requirement for tier 1 support in the management of potential interest conflicts.

## Notice

HMRC Estates requires professional legal support regarding drafting heads of terms for the new proposed specialist site at Brooke Lawrence House, Ipswich. Ongoing specialist legal support in line with tier 1 of the framework, will be required up to the maximum call off amount agreed during the term of the agreement due to potential interest conflicts. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM3786 (General Legal Advice Services) has been identified as an appropriate way to source the required services,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3884d7c-3431-4398-997c-fc1d43361c45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS99 1AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3884d7c-3431-4398-997c-fc1d43361c45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3884d7c-3431-4398-997c-fc1d43361c45
  23rd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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