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title: "General Legal Services for Defra Commercial"
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buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
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# General Legal Services for Defra Commercial

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa46538c-c706-4983-9ff9-ad574c85ea5e

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has completed a procurement process for "General Legal Services for Defra Commercial". This opportunity falls within the legal services industry, specifically addressing the areas of contracts, public procurement, and data protection law. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from the CCS RM3786 General Legal Advice Services framework tier 1. The contract was awarded on 7th February 2019, with a total value of £99,980, and will be delivered at locations in London, UK. The contract period runs from 7th February 2019 to 27th March 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in commercial law and public procurement. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly appealing, as it is marked as suitable for such entities. Competitors should focus on enhancing their expertise in legal advisory services and develop strong capabilities in managing contracts and compliance to successfully engage with the Defra Group's various functions.

## Notice

General legal services required to support Overflow Backfill General Commercial work for Defra Commercial and the commercial functions of other Defra Group agencies and bodies which for any reason GLD Commercial Law Group E ("CLG-E/GLD") is not able or only partly able to undertake. The work falls within the following main areas: Contracts, Public Procurement and Information including Data Protection Law. This contract has been purchased via a compliant direct award against CCS RM3786 General Legal Advice Services framework tier 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ece1d60-5108-4199-88a9-76442ff4f279 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2019 - 27 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,980 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,980 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ece1d60-5108-4199-88a9-76442ff4f279

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ece1d60-5108-4199-88a9-76442ff4f279
  22nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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