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title: "GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services"
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# GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3c8830f-f7cd-4c74-8641-809afd6be38d

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has successfully awarded a contract titled "GLD008 2021 GLAS Panel - TUPE and Pensions Related Legal Services" as part of the selective procurement method, following the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework Agreement (Reference RM3786). This contract, awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, is in the legal services industry and is valued at £35,000. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract period running from 25th March 2021 to 25th March 2022, and a potential extension until 25th September 2022 for an additional six months. The contract has a delivery address located in London (SW1H 9GL).

This tender presents a channel for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services related to pensions and employment, especially those experienced in TUPE regulations and public procurement. Companies with expertise in legal advisory services that can navigate complex frameworks and compliance requirements would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts in the future, as they are suitable for government and public sector engagements, offering significant opportunities for expansion in this field.

## Notice

The Customer Government Legal Department (GLD) has followed the call-off procedure for the CCS General Legal Advice Services (GLAS) Panel Framework Agreement (Reference RM3786) and has awarded this Legal Services Contract to the Supplier Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP by way of Direct Award. The Supplier has extensive experience of all aspects of TUPE and how it operates in the public sector including New Fair Deal, COSOP, public procurement issues, state aid and Best Value, hence the reason for the Direct Award. This Call-Off Contract can be extended for a further 6 month Term from 26th September 2022 until 25th March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91fb68-19ae-48c8-926f-80157489aee6 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66520000 - Pension services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2022 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91fb68-19ae-48c8-926f-80157489aee6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac91fb68-19ae-48c8-926f-80157489aee6
  7th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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