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title: "NSIP Legal costs"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a8c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK"
published: "2025-08-19"
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# NSIP Legal costs

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a8c

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## Summary

The recent procurement process initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Suffolk pertains to the provision of Legal services under the title "NSIP Legal costs". This contract falls within the services category and is primarily located in Ipswich, United Kingdom. The tender process, defined under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislative scheme, has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded on 18th August 2025, to be active until 18th August 2029. This was a direct procurement method, conducted below the threshold without competition, as per the guidelines of the CCS RM6240 Framework.

This tender provides opportunities for experienced legal service providers with a focus on serving public authorities to engage and expand their portfolio within the public sector. Large, established legal firms like GOWLING WLG (UK) LLP, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to leverage their expertise in such specialised legal services. The contract, valued at £72,000, offers a stable project over a four-year period, allowing firms to explore further engagements with public sector entities, particularly in regions such as UKH where Ipswich is located.

## Notice

As part of any NSIP project there is an ongoing need for external Legal advice to support the interests of the PCC and Chief Constable. This Contract is limited to NSIP work only and is awarded under the CCS RM6240 Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049840-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Aug 2025 - 18 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £72,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SUFFOLK |
| 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 | GOWLING WLG (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 12:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049840-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049840-2025
  19th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://gowlingwlg.com/en-gb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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