Award

Legal services in relation to a potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

20 Apr 2021 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for legal services related to potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement was awarded by the Department for International Trade (DIT) on 25 March 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, with a contract value of £1,500,000. The contract is set to run until 24 March 2022, and it falls under the 'Legal services' category, specifically coded as CPV 79100000. The procurement process was completed, and the award notice was published on 20 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers familiar with international trade agreements and arbitration processes. Smaller businesses (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is open to their inclusion. Companies with expertise in legal frameworks and a track record in similar service provisions would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this field, driven by the increasing demand for legal services in governmental contexts.

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Notice Title

Legal services in relation to a potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a contract via the Trade Law Panel (RM6183) for provision of legal services in relation to a potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01288983-ba6a-4ddb-830d-67869b4b4e35
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793bf12d-16dd-4ba8-8c16-db69140531dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Joseph Beaumont
Contact Email
joseph.beaumont@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIDLEY AUSTIN (CE

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