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Trade Law Panel

Crown Commercial Service

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has finalised the procurement stage of a Framework Contract titled "Trade Law Panel". This procurement process concerns the legal services industry under classification 79100000 and is intended to support UK Central Government Departments and associated bodies. The contract, valued at £115,000,000 GBP, was carried out using an open procedure (above threshold). The framework will be active from 1st February 2021 to 30th October 2025, with services to be delivered within the United Kingdom. This framework aims to complement existing government legal frameworks by providing specialist legal services for international trade disputes and negotiations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the legal services sector, particularly those with expertise in international trade law. The framework is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for International Trade and Disputes, and Lot 2 for International Trade and Negotiations. Businesses well-suited for this tender include those that can offer mandatory and optional specialisms as detailed in the framework specification. This also includes providing services related to the domestic law of different jurisdictions. The tender is inclusive of SMEs, which suggests a strategic opportunity for smaller legal firms to engage and expand their market reach through the framework's provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trade Law Panel

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) put in place a Framework Contract for the provision of specialist legal services for International Trade Law, to be utilised by UK Central Government Departments and associated bodies (Buyers) identified at VI.3. This Framework was recommended vehicle for all International Trade Law Services required by Buyers. Its purpose was to complement existing government legal frameworks and specifically assist with international trade disputes and negotiations. The Framework is established for 4 years and comprises of: Lot 1 (International Trade and Disputes) Lot 2 (International Trade and Negotiations) The appointed Suppliers will provide legal services in respect of all the Mandatory Specialisms detailed in the Specification and Optional Specialisms (if qualified to do so). Suppliers will provide services relating to domestic law of different jurisdictions. The full Specification is set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification). Additional information: Need for modification brought about by circumstances which a diligent contracting authority/entity could not foresee (Art. 43(1)(c) of Directive 2014/23/EU, Art. 72(1)(c) of Directive 2014/24/EU, Art. 89(1)(c) of Directive 2014/25/EU) The RM6183 agreement will be extended under regulation 72 until 30th October 2025. This is to align the Framework end date with RM6179 and RM6204 as the intention is to combine these three agreements under one panel for the next procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12551839-feab-4abe-a783-73cfa848f225
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4384251b-a4d0-4baf-8800-5ce61ea53d75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£115,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 30 Oct 2025 4-5 years
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
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Ashurst LLP

Baker & Mckenzie Llp (London)

Berwin Leighton Paisner

Burges Salmon LLP

Clifford Chance LLP

Dentons UK and Middle East LLP

DLA Piper UK LLP

Fieldfisher LLP

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

Linklaters LLP

Pinsent Masons LLP

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP

Steptoe & Johnson UK LLP

Tereposky & DeRose LLP

TLT LLP

Van Bael & Bellis

White & Case LLP

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale And Dorr LLP

Further Information

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