Prj_7189 - MATRIX Legal Services

Overview

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the GCS Framework RM6360 Legal Panel for Government - Lot 1: Core Legal Services Brief Description of Requirement The supplier shall provide procurement and contract management legal support to the Matrix Programme. The service requirements are set out below. 1. Provide legal support to deliver procurement projects as required for the Matrix Programme including clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice throughout the procurement lifecycle (including evaluation and standstill) and, where required, to advise on and support the bringing and defending of procurement challenges. 2. Provide training/briefing to support and empower procurement teams and evaluators (when requested), tailored to the stage of the procurement (e.g., evaluation moderation, standstill, debriefing, challenge avoidance). Provide materials and capture FAQs/lessons learned. 3. Provide strategic and commercially focused advice on IT/technology contract management matters relevant to the Matrix Programme. Deliverables may include written advice notes, marked-up documents, draft/proposed correspondence, risk registers, issue logs, decision records, and support on disputes and negotiations. Advice shall be practical, risk-based and aligned to achieving compliant, timely and defensible outcomes and suitable for internal governance and (where relevant) disclosure in the event of challenge. 4. All legal advice provided will be compliant with the relevant procurement legislation and guidance e.g. PCR 2015 and PA 2023.