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title: "External Legal Input To Preparatory Work"
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buyer: "DESNZ"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# External Legal Input To Preparatory Work

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e292a1eb-8770-4907-aa57-67369e4f0033

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## Summary

The buying organisation DESNZ (Department for Energy Security & Net Zero) has completed a procurement process titled "External Legal Input To Preparatory Work." This project falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000) and includes consultation and legal advice services. The procurement was executed through a Direct Award Approach, specifically targeting service contracts. The total value of this contract is £300,000. The contract period started on 26th June 2024 and will end on 26th December 2024. The procurement is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and has wide-reaching delivery locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for legal service providers, particularly those specialising in consultation and advisory roles. SMEs have a competitive edge due to the suitability criteria. The contract’s direct award approach simplifies the bidding process, making it ideal for businesses capable of delivering high-quality legal consultancy. Large legal firms like Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, which was awarded the contract, exemplify suitable candidates. However, smaller specialised firms seeking to establish or expand their footprint in international and governmental legal services will also find this tender an invaluable prospect.

## Notice

Consultation and legal advise

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f0b508-a7a3-414a-bde9-f676e35f9d87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award Approach |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2024 - 26 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 12:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f0b508-a7a3-414a-bde9-f676e35f9d87
- 29 Jul 2024 at 09:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f0b508-a7a3-414a-bde9-f676e35f9d87
- 22 Jul 2024 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f0b508-a7a3-414a-bde9-f676e35f9d87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f0b508-a7a3-414a-bde9-f676e35f9d87
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7b75c25d-c5ac-4a6c-a6c8-9dc3e56203dc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/80681d24-6382-4db8-acc8-2feb0416684c
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