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Short term legal advice on CO2 resilience contract negotiations

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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23 Sep 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by the Department for Business and Trade in England, who sought short-term legal advice on CO2 resilience contract negotiations. This tender, under the industry category of legal services, had an estimated value of £1,000,000 and was carried out through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, concluding with the awarding of the contract to Ashurst LLP on 1st September 2025. The contract period commenced the same day and is set to conclude on 1st December 2025. Services were to be delivered across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World, with the tender process officially completed on the end date of the tender period, which was also 1st September 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing legal services to engage in high-value contract negotiations. Companies adept in international legal frameworks, contract laws, and specifically in the domain of CO2 resilience, would find this contract particularly beneficial. While this opportunity was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale legal enterprises like Ashurst LLP, with the capability to handle extensive and specialised legal mandates, are well-suited to participate in such selective procurement processes. The framework agreement and multinational delivery indicate ongoing prospects for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, emphasizing strategic expertise and geographic reach.

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Notice Title

Short term legal advice on CO2 resilience contract negotiations

Notice Description

Provision of specialist legal services to support commercial negotiations. The engagement is time limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720eed96-cb5d-4076-b1ec-a5766737dfe5
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
Not specified
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
buyinglegalservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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