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title: "Q0062 - Legal Services Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ff53229b-9c41-4626-92d0-ff3bbf382bc0"
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buyer: "PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN"
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# Q0062 - Legal Services Advice

Buyer: PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff53229b-9c41-4626-92d0-ff3bbf382bc0

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## Summary

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman is seeking legal services advice as part of a direct procurement process. The award for this contract, titled "Q0062 - Legal Services Advice," was published on 6th January 2022, following its completion stage. The contract, valued at £23,998.29, is categorised under business services related to law, marketing, consulting, and security, and is based in Manchester, England. The contract period spans from 23rd December 2021 to 31st March 2022, while the tender period ended on 1st December 2021.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for law firms and consultancies specialising in legal advisory services to expand their portfolio. With the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman being a notable public sector client, businesses that are experienced in public sector contracts and can demonstrate significant expertise in legal services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities. This may also attract larger firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, which successfully won this contract, illustrating the competitive nature of public procurement in the legal services sector.

## Notice

Q0062 - Legal Services Advice Additional information: in line with Public Policy Note 07/21 re: transparency requirements on Contracts Finder for Central Government Organisations, PHSO are providing full visibility of all associated contract / tender documentation upon request. This includes the following, or the nearest equivalent, as a minimum: the specification; invitation to tender (ITT)/request for quotation, or invitation to participate in dialogue; standard selection questionnaire (SSQ); template terms and conditions of contract; any associated schedules (which may include the winning tenderer's bid. Requests should be directed to Robert.Kelk@ombudsman.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107bcd27-81e8-4499-b062-533ce8b9dd8d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,998 |
| 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 | PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2022 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107bcd27-81e8-4499-b062-533ce8b9dd8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/107bcd27-81e8-4499-b062-533ce8b9dd8d
  6th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ombudsman.org.uk

## Provenance

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