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title: "Procurement of legal services - Omagh Bombing Inquiry (Northern Ireland Office)"
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# Procurement of legal services - Omagh Bombing Inquiry (Northern Ireland Office)

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fca16674-ae18-441a-8a5f-66c74145a503

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Office, in conjunction with the Crown Commercial Service, has completed the procurement process for legal services related to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. The contract, valued at £10,000,000 GBP, falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000). The contract was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP and will cover multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and several international territories. The procurement method utilised was "Other - Assisted Service". Key dates include the contract period from 6th February 2024 to 31st December 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for established legal firms specialising in public inquiries and legal proceedings of high complexity and sensitivity. Companies with a proven track record in handling large-scale legal services contracts and those capable of providing robust legal support across diverse geographic locations are well-suited to participate in such tenders. While this particular opportunity has been awarded, similar projects could provide valuable opportunities to expand business portfolios and demonstrate expertise in high-profile legal matters.

## Notice

Legal Services panel required for Omagh bombing Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5ea0e4-351d-446f-b4ea-dce667f3bb9b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Assisted Service |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2024 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 14:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5ea0e4-351d-446f-b4ea-dce667f3bb9b
- 18 Jul 2024 at 14:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5ea0e4-351d-446f-b4ea-dce667f3bb9b
- 22 Apr 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5ea0e4-351d-446f-b4ea-dce667f3bb9b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5ea0e4-351d-446f-b4ea-dce667f3bb9b
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dfda6aa8-e75a-4638-8904-b08d51327270
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6d02f3b9-fb70-40b5-8d72-5a08d67607c0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ef43152-e33e-4195-bf6c-85c8cae6b2ac
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f8edbe4-4606-4168-9100-58132424a3df

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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