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title: "Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2019-06-17"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da1c2b3a-157d-4294-99a6-d33c2b401a27

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## Summary

The procurement process is centred on the Met Office, which has undertaken a tender for Legal Services, classified under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000). This contract was established through a call-off from a framework agreement (RM3786) via a selective procurement method, and it is situated in the South West of England. The contract was awarded on 26th March 2019, with a contract period spanning from 27th March 2019 to 26th March 2020. The total value of the contract is £72,772, and the tender period ended on 26th March 2019, which is critical for potential bidders to note.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the legal services sector. Businesses with expertise in providing legal solutions and who are capable of adhering to the required standards of service delivery would be well-positioned to compete in this space. The engagement of the Met Office as the buyer indicates a preference for reliable providers who can serve within the public sector, making it essential for interested parties to demonstrate relevant experience and compliance with public sector requirements.

## Notice

Contract called off from framework agreement RM3786 following mini-competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee35f67-fb94-4772-8b0d-0290bd8b2822 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2019 - 26 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £72,772 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £72,772 |
| 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

- 17 Jun 2019 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee35f67-fb94-4772-8b0d-0290bd8b2822

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eee35f67-fb94-4772-8b0d-0290bd8b2822
  17th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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