Contract

ID3781692 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of a Legal Services Framework Agreement

  • Invest Northern Ireland

F21: Social and other specific services – public contracts (contract award notice)

Notice identifier: 2022/S 000-009687

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03009c

Published 12 April 2022, 9:52am



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Invest Northern Ireland

1 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7ES

Email

SSDAdmin.CPD@finance-ni.gov.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - United Kingdom

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.investni.com/

Buyer's address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

ID3781692 DfE - Invest NI - Provision of a Legal Services Framework Agreement

Reference number

ID3781692

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79100000 - Legal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £3,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - Company Law

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - Commercial Property

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - Public Law and Corporate Governance

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - Employment, Equality and Human Rights

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - Venture Capital

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - Intellectual Property

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 8 - Competition Law (including State Aid)

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 9 - Procurement Law

Lot No

9

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 10 - Information Law

Lot No

10

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 11 - Energy

Lot No

11

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot 12 - Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Lot No

12

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79131000 - Documentation services
  • 79132000 - Certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKN - Northern Ireland

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

This competition will establish a Framework Agreement containing 12 Lots for the provision of legal services as described in the Framework Agreement Specification. 1)Company Law ; 2)Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency; 3)Commercial Property; 4)Public Law and Corporate Governance ; 5)Employment, Equality and Human Rights; 6)Venture Capital; 7)Intellectual Property; 8)Competition Law (including State Aid); 9)Procurement Law; 10)Information Law ; 11)Energy; 12)Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Tenderers can tender for one, multiple, or all Lots. . There is no restriction on the number of lots a tenderer may be appointed to; however a tenderer must have the capability and capacity to deliver all lots tendered for. The three highest ranked tenderers for each Lot will be awarded a place on the Framework Agreement. This Framework Agreement will be valid for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further year. However, the duration of contracts awarded under the scope of this Framework Agreement can extend beyond the life of this Framework Agreement, or may expire before the end of this Framework Agreement.

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2.14) Additional information

The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3. million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to. provide a breakdown per lot. .


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Form of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2021/S 000-031013


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

1

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 - Company Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A L Goodbody Northern Ireland

42-46 Fountain Street

BELFAST

BT1 5EF

Email

belfasttenders@algoodbody.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

2

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 - Corporate Finance, Debt Recovery and Insolvency

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LTD

50 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7FW

Email

j.robinson@cfrlaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

3

Lot No

3

Title

Lot 3 - Commercial Property

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LTD

50 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7FW

Email

j.robinson@cfrlaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A L Goodbody Northern Ireland

42-46 Fountain Street

BELFAST

BT1 5EF

Email

belfasttenders@algoodbody.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

4

Lot No

4

Title

Lot 4 - Public Law and Corporate Governance

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Carson McDowell LLP

Murray House

BELFAST

BT1 6DN

Email

julie.watts@carson-mcdowell.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

5

Lot No

5

Title

Lot 5 - Employment, Equality and Human Rights

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LTD

50 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7FW

Email

j.robinson@cfrlaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

6

Lot No

6

Title

Lot 6 - Venture Capital

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A L Goodbody Northern Ireland

42-46 Fountain Street

BELFAST

BT1 5EF

Email

belfasttenders@algoodbody.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

7

Lot No

7

Title

Lot 7 - Intellectual Property

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LTD

50 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7FW

Email

j.robinson@cfrlaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

8

Lot No

8

Title

Lot 8 - Competition Law (including State Aid)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 1

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A L Goodbody Northern Ireland

42-46 Fountain Street

BELFAST

BT1 5EF

Email

belfasttenders@algoodbody.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

9

Lot No

9

Title

Lot 9 - Procurement Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LTD

50 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7FW

Email

j.robinson@cfrlaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

10

Lot No

10

Title

Lot 10 - Information Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ARTHUR COX

Victoria House

BELFAST

BT1 4LS

Email

tenders.belfast@arthurcox.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A L Goodbody Northern Ireland

42-46 Fountain Street

BELFAST

BT1 5EF

Email

belfasttenders@algoodbody.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

11

Lot No

11

Title

Lot 11 - Energy

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 7

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LTD

50 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7FW

Email

j.robinson@cfrlaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A L Goodbody Northern Ireland

42-46 Fountain Street

BELFAST

BT1 5EF

Email

belfasttenders@algoodbody.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

12

Lot No

12

Title

Lot 12 - Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23 March 2022

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 8

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 8

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LTD

50 Bedford St

BELFAST

BT2 7FW

Email

j.robinson@cfrlaw.co.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tughans

Marlborough House

BELFAST

BT1 3GG

Email

caterina.gunn@tughans.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TLT N.I. LLP

Riverhouse 48-60 High Street

BELFAST

BT1 2BE

Email

fiona.boothroyd@tltsolicitors.com

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - United Kingdom
Internet address

https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1

Total value of the contract/lot: £1


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The successful contractor’s performance on the contract will be regularly monitored in line with PGN 01/12. Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance and the contract may be terminated. The issue of a Notice of Unsatisfactory Performance will result in the contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of twelve months from the date of issue of the Notice.. . The overall estimated value of the framework agreement over 4 years is anticipated to be £3million. However this is a demand driven requirement and therefore it would be difficult to provide a breakdown per lot.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The UK does not have any such bodies with responsibility for appeal/mediation procedures. Instead; any challenges are dealt with by the High Court, Commercial Division, to which proceedings may be issued regarding alleged breaches of the PCR 2015 (as amended).

Belfast

Country

United Kingdom

six.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures

CPD complied with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and incorporated a standstill period (i.e. a minimum of 10 calendar days) at the point information on the award of contract was communicated to tenderers. That notification provided full information on the award decision. This provided time for the unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract was entered into.