Scope
Reference
C24410
Description
The Trustee are required to formally appoint a legal advisor under pension legislation and can only rely on advice from 'a pension act appointed lawyer'. Sacker and Partners were chosen by the Trustee. The Trustee review this appointment every three years.
Contract 2. 2024/25 - Legal advise to trustees
Supplier
Contract value
- £215,000 excluding VAT
- £258,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 June 2025
Contract dates
- 9 June 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 9 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 66520000 - Pension services
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
The supplier has been the chosen 'pension act appointed lawyer' by the Trustee for several years, they have a solid knowledge of the ESPS scheme and its rules. They have partners at different levels and depending on the advice required, a suitable partner is appointed for the particular project and because of their knowledge of the scheme this direct award gives excellent value for money.
Supplier
Sacker & Partners LLP
- Companies House: OC308089
20 Gresham Street
LONDON
EC2V 7JE
United Kingdom
Email: enquiries@sackers.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. 2024/25 - Legal advise to trustees
Contracting authority
Nuclear Restoration Services Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPQ-2228-DGTY
Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley
Warrington
WA3 6GR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alwena Owen
Email: alwena.owen@nrservices.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/nuclear-restoration-services
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government