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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0f5a2a0-8c90-46e6-9701-000eadc1b547"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-09-11"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0f5a2a0-8c90-46e6-9701-000eadc1b547

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a tender process for Legal Services, classified under CPV code 79100000, with a total contract value of £129,977. This procurement was executed via a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Government Framework RM3787, with the tender period closing on 17th June 2019. The contract will run from 18th June 2019 to 17th June 2020, and the services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was officially awarded to HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL LLP on 11th September 2019.

This opportunity can significantly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal services, particularly those familiar with public sector frameworks. Business growth can stem from engaging in future tenders under similar frameworks or services, thus enabling SMEs to establish a track record and build strong relationships with government buyers like the Met Office. Additionally, those seeking to expand their client base in the public sector will find this procurement process particularly relevant.

## Notice

Contract awarded following further competition under Government Framework RM3787.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c22b926-de7f-4667-a957-59f9357402cf |
| 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 | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2019 - 17 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,977 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,977 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2019 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c22b926-de7f-4667-a957-59f9357402cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c22b926-de7f-4667-a957-59f9357402cf
  11th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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