Legal Services Framework

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      "features": "Fair4All Finance is seeking to procure a Framework of Legal Service Providers to support us in delivering our work.  \nThe Framework will be open (subject to appointing sufficient providers) which means it could run for up to 8 years.\nFair4All Finance are planning 2 refresh procedures during the frameworks duration.\nWe will be appointing Providers via a Competitive Flexible Process.  \nAll potential providers must be registered on the Central Digital Platform to apply.\nThis process relates to Planned Procurement Notice no. 2025/S 000-037979 published on the 7 July 2025. \nThe process will include the following stages:\n1. Conditions of Participation within a Procurement Specific Questionnaire will be used to shortlist suppliers\n2. Tender documents will be issued to the shortlist\n3. Prospective suppliers will be interviewed or asked to present to the evaluation panel\nThe top 2 or 3 suppliers for each lot will be awarded a place.",
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