Published date: 22 June 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 17 August 2021, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social research services - 79315000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£0 to £31,000

Procurement reference

SMC-2122-30

Published date

22 June 2022

Closing date

17 August 2021

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

25 August 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Social Mobility Commission (SMC) monitors progress towards improving social mobility in the UK and promotes social mobility in England. It is an independent statutory body created by an Act of Parliament.

The SMC was looking for external legal advice which could be procured via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) General Legal Advice (GLAS) Framework RM3786.

The SMC approached suppliers on this Framework for quotes. The SMC estimated a total budget of £30k for this legal advice inclusive of a two-year legal retainer contract.

Framework RM3786 [Customer Guidance: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM3786] recommends a direct award for legal work under £50k.

Award information

Awarded date

18 August 2021

Contract start date

25 August 2021

Contract end date

31 August 2023

Total value of contract

£31,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Mills & Reeve LLP

Address

24 King William Street, London,
EC4R 9AT

Reference

Companies House number: OC326165

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Attachments

About the buyer

Address

Sanctuary Building
London
SW1P3BT
England

Email

contact@socialmobilitycommission.gov.uk