Award

Legal Support for the General Export Facility (GEF) and the Export Working Cap

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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19 Mar 2025 at 07:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has completed a selective procurement process to acquire legal advisory services for the General Export Facility (GEF) and the Export Working Cap. The awarded contract has a value of £40,000 and spans from 1st March 2025 to 31st December 2025. The buying organisation, UK Export Finance, is located at 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ. The procurement process followed a call-off method from a framework agreement, specifically targeting the legal advisory services category, coded under CPV 79111000. The award notice was published on 19th March 2025, following the tender period that ended on 28th February 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, especially those capable of supporting export finance initiatives. It is particularly advantageous for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide expert legal support in export financing. The contract has been awarded to Hogan Lovells, a large-scale legal firm, indicating the competitive nature and the high standards expected in the industry. This procurement showcases a valuable opportunity for well-suited firms to enhance their portfolio and credibility within the public sector and export finance domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support for the General Export Facility (GEF) and the Export Working Cap

Notice Description

Legal Support for the General Export Facility (GEF) and the Export Working Cap

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ff30431-97ce-4a15-ad6d-6be9bb4e7657
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb6415c7-51a9-4ab0-9ebf-9567b573271d
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

HOGAN LOVELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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