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title: "YPO 001164 - Legal services for WPS"
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# YPO 001164 - Legal services for WPS

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fac298d8-332d-4955-8ddf-f6080ba7380a

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## Summary

YPO, located in Wakefield, England, has concluded a significant public procurement process for the provision of Legal Services under the framework titled "YPO 001164 - Legal services for WPS." The framework aims to serve YPO and other contracting authorities across the United Kingdom, spanning a contract period from 3rd September 2024 to 2nd September 2028, with a total value of £2,000,000,000. This open procedure procurement reached the award stage on 26th September 2024, finalising contracts with multiple suppliers including Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, Bevan Brittan LLP, Browne Jacobson LLP, Capsticks Solicitors LLP, DWF LLP, First North Law Limited, and Forbes Solicitors LLP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for legal firms specialising in public sector contracts. The framework is designed to be inclusive of SMEs and VCSEs, broadening the scope for various scales of legal service providers. Companies adept in delivering comprehensive legal services and capable of directly liaising with end customers would find this framework particularly beneficial. The awarded lots are diverse, covering general litigation, local government law, corporate governance, and specialised legal training, thus offering varied opportunities for firms with different specialisations.

## Notice

YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services. This Framework is designed to meet the needs of YPO and Other Contracting Authorities by establishing an agreement where the end customer will place the order with the Provider and the Provider delivered direct to the end customer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c26677-978b-4a0c-bcf9-4e63b3774061 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Oct 2024 - 7 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000,000 |
| 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 | YPO |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS; BEVAN BRITTAN; BROWNE JACOBSON; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; DWF; FIRST NORTH LAW; FORBES SOLICITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2024 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c26677-978b-4a0c-bcf9-4e63b3774061
- 10 Jun 2024 at 15:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85b8383-5db8-4c9d-94b1-01917b26750a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6c26677-978b-4a0c-bcf9-4e63b3774061
  23rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85b8383-5db8-4c9d-94b1-01917b26750a
  10th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/

## Provenance

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