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title: "General Legal Advice Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# General Legal Advice Services

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7880672-fb7a-4260-a9df-f87683ed56c6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, a UK government body based in Milton Keynes, seeking general legal advice services. The contract, identified as "General Legal Advice Services," was awarded following a selective procurement method and is classified under legal services (CPV 79100000). The tender period closed on 27 January 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 March 2021, continuing until 28 February 2022. The total contract value is £150,000.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive legal advice and who can demonstrate relevant experience would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Engaging in such frameworks can also help build long-term relationships with public sector clients, enhancing visibility and fostering business development.

## Notice

General Legal Advice Services https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3786

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf6bb08-b234-4f9c-a3a7-3a74f09f19d8 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | FCO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAC BEACHCROFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf6bb08-b234-4f9c-a3a7-3a74f09f19d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/abf6bb08-b234-4f9c-a3a7-3a74f09f19d8
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3786

## Provenance

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