Defra Network eTendering Portal · Awarded contract

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Provision of External Legal Support for Project Mercury Unified Communication Services Procurement

Awarded 31 Mar 2021

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Awarded31 Mar 2021

Value£95,000.00

SupplierDLA Piper LLP

AgencyDefra Network eTendering Portal

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 3y 7mo ago1y 12mo term

Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2023

About

Defra Network eTendering Portal awarded a contract to DLA Piper LLP for external legal support to complement the Defra group Commercial team and the Government Legal Department in delivering replacement Unified Communication Services (Project Mercury) via a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 2 framework agreement (RM3808).

The supplier provided advice and/or drafting on aspects relevant to the procurement and implementation of the replacement services as required.

The contract commenced on 1 April 2021 and was set to end on completion of the services, with a longstop date of 31 March 2023.

Estimated fees ranged from £70k to £95k excluding VAT, with a contract value of AUD 95,000.

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