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title: "Short Term Property Legal Resource"
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# Short Term Property Legal Resource

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5ec13e2-ec1c-47d0-8f76-dd7d8b752c2a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by HS2, involves the award of a contract titled "Short Term Property Legal Resource." This contract, valued at £20,000, focuses on providing specialist resources to support the HS2 Legal Team in light of unforeseen absences. The procurement classified under CPV code 79000000 pertains to business services in law, marketing, and consulting. The contract period commenced on 26 September 2018 and concluded on 18 December 2018, with the procurement method selected being a direct single tender action, which fell below the prescribed threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector, particularly those offering consultancy and legal support services. Businesses that are agile and capable of providing immediate specialist resources can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and establish relationships with large contracting authorities such as HS2. Furthermore, those with expertise relevant to large infrastructure projects may find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Contract awarded to Francis Taylor Buildings in order to provide specialist resource to support the HS2 Legal Team in the event of an unforeseen absence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea050b10-dd77-407c-b0da-69df42a4202d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2018 - 18 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANCIS TAYLOR BUILDINGS |

## 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

- 2 Nov 2018 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea050b10-dd77-407c-b0da-69df42a4202d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea050b10-dd77-407c-b0da-69df42a4202d
  2nd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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