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title: "MHCLG _ Legal Advice for Planning Portal_Negotiation"
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# MHCLG _ Legal Advice for Planning Portal_Negotiation

Buyer: MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8d6450a-d257-4408-83d5-e34fce53dde2

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## Summary

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has recently awarded a contract titled "MHCLG _ Legal Advice for Planning Portal_Negotiation". This contract, which is classified under the industry category of Legal Advisory Services, was awarded as part of a selective procurement method via a call-off from the CCS - General Legal Advice Services framework (ref RM 3786). It is based in London and involves a total contract value of £100,000, with a minimum value of £50,000. The contract period spans from May 25, 2020, to December 31, 2020, following the closure of the tender period on May 11, 2020.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for law firms that specialise in corporate governance and legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. With the involvement of a governmental body and a clear focus on the re-negotiation of shareholder agreements, firms that demonstrate expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks related to public infrastructure and governance would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would also find potential growth avenues here, given the Ministry's initiative to support diverse suppliers.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government hold shares in Portalplanquest Ltd and the National Planning Portal. Legal advice is required regarding MHCLG's shareholdings and re-negotiating the shareholders agreement in relation to the portal in due to a change of control in Portalplanquest Ltd This contract is a call-off via the CCS - General Legal Advice Services framework (ref RM 3786) Lot 1. Additional information: Tasking order for Direct Award under Crown Commercial Services General Legal Advice Services Framework RM3786

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5e8d00-a614-40a7-8ab8-f29c23ef664e |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4JA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2020 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5e8d00-a614-40a7-8ab8-f29c23ef664e
- 17 Apr 2020 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2284402-c38c-4670-a401-62cd43d709e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd5e8d00-a614-40a7-8ab8-f29c23ef664e
  22nd June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2284402-c38c-4670-a401-62cd43d709e2
  17th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/401688e2-adaa-4d86-934b-b76f6886a2ab
  Tasking Order
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/29decf5c-96e5-4837-8dde-1d9779a410cd
  Tasking Order

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