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title: "Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1, Awarded Contract."
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS"
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# Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1, Awarded Contract.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f90fc755-7db5-42b8-b24b-d4c9c4dda955

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions has awarded a contract for the Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1. The contract, valued at £60,000 GBP, falls under legal services with a selective procurement method. The contract period runs from September 22, 2023, to November 6, 2023. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date set on September 21, 2023.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for businesses offering legal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suited to compete, given the contract's suitability preference. The contract is focused on providing general legal advice and services. Businesses in this industry category stand to benefit from engaging with the Department for Work and Pensions as the contracting authority.

## Notice

Pilot of Independent Procurement Assurance Reviews Phase 1. Awarded Contract using CCS Framework RM6179 - Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice and Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a098ece-4cb3-4f80-b14c-1b1000d5411e |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2023 - 6 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARPE PRITCHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 09:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a098ece-4cb3-4f80-b14c-1b1000d5411e
- 4 Oct 2023 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a098ece-4cb3-4f80-b14c-1b1000d5411e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a098ece-4cb3-4f80-b14c-1b1000d5411e
  23rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6946373-a341-4aee-9d91-5f50224f8c68
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## Provenance

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