--- title: "Finance and Complex Legal Services Panel Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-05-19" --- # Finance and Complex Legal Services Panel Agreement Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6759888-dffc-4116-8c83-a4338d474480.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a public procurement process titled "Finance and Complex Legal Services Panel Agreement" aimed at establishing a Panel Agreement for various Crown Bodies and permitted users. This tender falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12 June 2017. The initial contract period begins on 1 September 2017 and extends until 31 August 2021, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The procurement method is open, allowing for broader participation, and the total value of the contract is £90 million, covering multiple addressable regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that can deliver finance and complex legal advice. Companies that align with this service category, including both large firms and small to medium enterprises (SMEs), may find robust prospects for growth by forming partnerships or securing contracts through this panel. Entities well-versed in delivering tailored legal solutions or possessing specific expertise in public sector legal requirements will have a competitive advantage in this procurement process. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service as the Authority is putting in place a Panel Agreement for Finance and Complex Legal Services ('the Panel') for Crown Bodies and other permitted users identified at VI.3 (and any future successors to these organisations) ('Panel Customers'). Panel Customers will then be able to enter into Legal Service Contracts with successful Suppliers for any required services. This procurement relates to the legal services which are listed in Schedule 3 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) 2015 as a specific service. This procurement is being conducted under the Light Tough Regime ('LTR') is therefore subject to limited regulation a and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015. This Panel Agreement will be for an initial Panel Period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) consecutive months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfff50c6-f1ac-4636-847c-3a885b4f8f23 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 19 May 2017 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfff50c6-f1ac-4636-847c-3a885b4f8f23 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfff50c6-f1ac-4636-847c-3a885b4f8f23 19th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90046d22-4199-424a-acef-341ffedeed95 Attachment 1 Contract Notice Procurement Stages - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83625043-2af3-43e8-9eea-8ea672bb9772 Attachment 2 Contract Notice Authorised Panel Customer List - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fcc6708-4b35-43f7-b14d-2f88ab02c949 Attachment 3 Contract Notice Transparency Information - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12aea386-36ad-4b8f-89e4-acd59f6f936b Attachment 4 Contract Notice Mandatory and Optional Specialisms - http://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/procurement-pipeline/finance-and-highly-complex-legal-advice-facls Tender Documents - http://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:189318-2017:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0 Link to OJEU Notice ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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