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title: "Provision of 75 Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry"
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# Provision of 75 Paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6e33009-9cff-4019-b023-ccb8cc3d0265

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of 75 paralegals for the Infected Blood Inquiry has been concluded, with the Cabinet Office serving as the contracting authority. The tender, valued at £8,062,464, classified under legal services, was initiated and is now marked as complete. The contract period ran from 27 May 2020 to 26 May 2021, following a selective procurement method that involved a call-off from a framework agreement. This project engaged multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and various Crown dependencies.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the legal services sector, particularly those capable of providing paralegal support and related legal administration services. Companies with experience in governmental projects or those specialising in compliance and inquiry support would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Participation in such contracts can enhance a business's profile and expand its service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

75 Paralegals for Infected Blood Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad925411-94d7-4405-bbe5-dda8fc490bbd |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 May 2020 - 24 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,062,464 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,062,464 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAW ABSOLUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2021 at 14:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad925411-94d7-4405-bbe5-dda8fc490bbd
- 4 Jun 2020 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad925411-94d7-4405-bbe5-dda8fc490bbd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad925411-94d7-4405-bbe5-dda8fc490bbd
  1st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e22997c0-989b-4ac4-86fe-b429d9961254
  Contract Order Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0868a448-7dae-4e4f-a906-1b35ce612ede
  Redacted contract extension paperwork

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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