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title: "TEN-2122-017 Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03131e"
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# TEN-2122-017 Legal Services

Buyer: NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03131e

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## Summary

The procurement process for "TEN-2122-017 Legal Services" is being conducted by the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) in the UK. The process is currently in the Award stage, having established a framework agreement for legal services across two lots: Lot 1 focuses on Pensions, Investment, and Competition Law, while Lot 2 addresses Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property (IP), and Employment Law. The framework is set for a period starting from 4 July 2022 to 3 July 2027, with provisions for renewal. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing participation from various bidders.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in areas such as public procurement law, data protection, and intellectual property. Businesses with proven capabilities in handling complex legal queries, particularly those related to pensions and investment law, would be well-suited to compete. The framework’s multi-year duration allows selected firms to cultivate long-term relationships, which can lead to sustained business growth within this public sector framework.

## Notice

Nest Corporation intends to establish a framework agreement for the provision of Legal Services. The Framework will be divided into 2 lots: Lot 1: Pensions, Investment and Competition Law Lot 2: Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property (IP) and Employment Law

### Lot Information

Lot Lot 1: Pensions, Investment and Competition Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for pensions, investment and competition law: * large, high-value and complex queries relating to Nest's obligations as a trustee of the Nest pension scheme; * complex and unique pensions law queries; * advice across the full range and type of investments undertaken by Nest (including but not limited to expertise in financial services regulation relating to investments across all the major asset classes including public securities, real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and managed accounts, and also expertise in funds, derivatives and structured products) * competition law queries.

Renewal: The Framework will have a duration of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in two periods of 12 months each (ie, 5+1+1).

Lot Lot 2: Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property and Employment Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for: * public procurement law * public law, including the new subsidy control regime * general commercial and contract law, with a focus on outsourcing arrangements * data protection law * intellectual property law; and * employment law

Renewal: The Framework will have a duration of 5 years, with the option to extend for up to 2 years in two periods of 12 months each (ie, 5+1+1).

Pensions, Investment and Competition Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for pensions, investment and competition law: * large, high-value and complex queries relating to Nest's obligations as a trustee of the Nest pension scheme; * complex and unique pensions law queries; * advice across the full range and type of investments undertaken by Nest (including but not limited to expertise in financial services regulation relating to investments across all the major asset classes including public securities, real estate, private equity, credit, infrastructure, hedge funds and managed accounts, and also expertise in funds, derivatives and structured products) * competition law queries.

Public, Commercial & Contract, Data Protection, Intellectual Property (IP) and Employment Law

This Lot covers the provision to Nest Corporation of legal services for: * public procurement law * public law, including the new subsidy control regime * general commercial and contract law, with a focus on outsourcing arrangements * data protection law * intellectual property law; and * employment law

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017817-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2022 - 3 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,308,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST (NEST) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BEVAN BRITTAN; CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG; DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST; EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; PINSENT MASONS; TRAVERS SMITH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2022 at 16:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017817-2022
- 3 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003203-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nestpensions.org.uk
- https://nesttenders.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.nestpensions.org.uk

## Provenance

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