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title: "Provision of Commercial Legal Services"
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buyer: "OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS"
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# Provision of Commercial Legal Services

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e80edec0-e271-4f37-80f0-8fabaa3e152b

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics has completed the procurement process for the Provision of Commercial Legal Services, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000). The procurement involved a selective method through a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The contract was awarded to GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP and covers the period from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027. The entire process was centred around legal services delivery in the United Kingdom, with a tender period that concluded on 17th March 2025. Key procurement details include the award's publication on 19th May 2025, and the contract holds a value of £50,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial legal services, particularly those capable of working with public sector clients like the Office for National Statistics. While the primary supplier, GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, is a large-scale organisation, the process underlined suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Future opportunities may arise for such businesses interested in frameworks or similar procurement methodologies. Engaging in these tenders can lead to long-term partnerships, expanding a firm's presence in the public sector and possibly ensuring consistent workflow and revenue streams.

## Notice

Legal advice and support for Commercial services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35e10d2-b4a5-468b-bcbf-14aa1f72a57b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 19 May 2025 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35e10d2-b4a5-468b-bcbf-14aa1f72a57b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d35e10d2-b4a5-468b-bcbf-14aa1f72a57b
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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