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title: "Legal Support for Freeport East- Award of Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e351d677-d7ee-4137-8629-460c25455e73"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL"
published: "2022-01-20"
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# Legal Support for Freeport East- Award of Contract

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e351d677-d7ee-4137-8629-460c25455e73

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Legal Support for Freeport East" was initiated by East Suffolk Council, aimed at the legal services sector. This contract was awarded as part of a selective procurement method under the Crown Commercial Services framework RM3788, with a total contract value of £100,000. The contract period commenced on 6th October 2021 and will conclude on 31st December 2023. The procurement process reached its award stage on 5th October 2021, with the contract primarily serving the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This tender creates significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers looking to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly those with expertise in local government contracts. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with experience in similar legal frameworks will be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities. Businesses that can provide robust legal support tailored to local authority needs may find themselves well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing requirements of East Suffolk Council.

## Notice

Contract notice for a direct award under Crown Commercial Services framework RM3788 WPS Legal Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79391ea3-90d3-421e-a6cb-b38a617cc198 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 13:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79391ea3-90d3-421e-a6cb-b38a617cc198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79391ea3-90d3-421e-a6cb-b38a617cc198
  20th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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