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title: "Provision of legal services"
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buyer: "OFQUAL"
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# Provision of legal services

Buyer: OFQUAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2389ec2-54e7-412e-963b-b60de862d7cf

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Ofqual, located in Coventry, England, pertains to the "Provision of legal services" under the industry category of Legal services (CPV code 79100000). This selective procurement process utilised a restricted procedure and had a tender period ending on 1st January 2024. The contract, valued at £281,664, covers regulatory services and legal advisory needs of the buying organisation. The contract period spans from 16th July 2024 to 30th June 2026, primarily benefiting businesses in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The award was made to Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, effective as of 16th July 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the legal services sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive regulatory and advisory support. Businesses that specialise in legal consultancy and have experience working with governmental regulatory bodies would be well-positioned to compete in such contracts. The engagement with Ofqual, an authoritative body in the sector, offers an excellent reference for firms aiming to broaden their portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

Legal panel services providing such advice, support and drafting that the Byer may require in relation to regulatory services carried out by the Buyer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050f507c-5ed8-42c4-a959-1e2f8cbcf869 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £281,664 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £281,664 |
| 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 | OFQUAL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2024 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050f507c-5ed8-42c4-a959-1e2f8cbcf869

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/050f507c-5ed8-42c4-a959-1e2f8cbcf869
  6th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG168520
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://ofqual.gov.uk

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