---
title: "Provision of Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0302bd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES"
published: "2022-04-13"
---

# Provision of Legal Services

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0302bd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves 7 Forces Commercial Services, located at Police Headquarters, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, UK. This tender, titled "Provision of Legal Services", falls under the legal services category and is classified as a service procurement. The current procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract for legal services awarded to Weightmans LLP, who secured a value of £450,000. Notably, the contract was signed on 1st April 2022, highlighting the swift progress of this procurement initiative.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for law firms, particularly those that specialise in public sector legal services. Businesses with a strong track record in providing quality legal assistance and competitive pricing would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders. The framework established by the 7 Forces Commercial Services underlines a commitment to quality and economic suitability, which may attract more bidders looking to expand their footprint in the public sector legal landscape.

## Notice

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services for Suffolk Constabulary

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Invitation to Tender for the Provision of Legal Services for Suffolk Constabulary

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009912-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 60 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2022 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009912-2022
- 5 Jan 2022 at 09:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000145-2022
- 17 Dec 2021 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031558-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk
- http://www.weightmans.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41492&B=BLUELIGHT

## Provenance

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