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title: "Request for The Provision of Legal Services"
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# Request for The Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef9762dd-0a98-4dc8-93a5-50b2912bfec5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service as the buyer, seeking legal services through a selective tender initiation for a specific need related to HM Treasury's shareholding in NatWest Group. The tender, titled "Request for The Provision of Legal Services," falls within the legal services industry category and is located in England. The tender period ended on 17 October 2021, with the contract period commencing the following day and concluding on 18 February 2022. The total contract value is £30,000, awarded as a call-off from a framework agreement, confirming the completion status of the awarding stage on 17 January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for law firms, particularly those with expertise in corporate law or public sector legal issues, to expand their service offerings and client base. Given the nature of the legal support required specifically concerning government shareholding rights, firms that specialise in financial compliance, governance, or corporate structuring would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework funding demonstrates the contracting authority's commitment to engaging service providers that can navigate complex legal processes associated with public financial interests.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to seek specialist external legal support in relation to a specific issue that has arisen in the context of HM Treasury's shareholding in NatWest Group (NWG) (previously The Royal Bank of Scotland "RBS") and, in particular, the legal risks relating to HM Treasury exercising certain rights as shareholder.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad358712-9623-4e4e-b323-e7ebaec22da1 |
| 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 | 18 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 18 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | SLAUGHTER AND MAY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2022 at 15:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad358712-9623-4e4e-b323-e7ebaec22da1
- 18 Jan 2022 at 15:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad358712-9623-4e4e-b323-e7ebaec22da1
- 18 Jan 2022 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad358712-9623-4e4e-b323-e7ebaec22da1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad358712-9623-4e4e-b323-e7ebaec22da1
  18th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94bd0d01-5333-4560-9630-151a401a80c2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6bbc129e-27f8-4707-a636-5e030917fcc6

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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