Planning

Trade Law Panel

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Planning

23 Oct 2019 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Crown Commercial Service and concerns the establishment of a "Trade Law Panel" aimed at providing specialised legal services in international trade, with a budget of £70 million. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, and interested suppliers are invited to express their interest in attending market engagement sessions, which will take place in January and February 2020. To participate, suppliers must register their intention by November 26, 2019, and the contract period is expected to commence on December 14, 2020, and run until December 13, 2023. The legal services required are classified under the CPV code 79100000 and will cover various international jurisdictions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specializing in trade law, compliance with WTO regulations, and dispute resolution within trade agreements. Businesses well-suited to compete include those with expertise in international law and experienced legal teams capable of handling complex negotiations and compliance issues. The competitive open procurement method encourages small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, thus fostering a diverse range of legal service providers in the market.

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Notice Title

Trade Law Panel

Notice Description

CCS wishes to establish a Panel of law firms to provide specialist legal services in connection with international trade. Key specialisms may include: (i) compliance with the law of the WTO and trade agreements, (ii) advice and services relating to the negotiation and implementation of trade agreements, and (iii) the conduct of disputes under WTO and trade agreement dispute mechanisms. Services may be required across a range of international jurisdictions. Additional information: This Prior Information Notice is to signal an intention to commence market engagement within the legal market. Crown Commercial Service intends to hold market engagement sessions in January and February 2020 with suppliers interested in potentially bidding for the resulting framework contracts. If you are interested in attending an engagement session please express your interest by emailing supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk no later than the 26th of November. Please include RM6183 as your email subject heading Further details will be provided to you. Your email must clearly state: the name of your organisation, and contact details and base location (city) for the individual(s) who will be participating in the market engagement. The date in II.3) is the estimated date of publication, please refer to the CCS pipeline page http://ccs-agreements.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/procurement-pipeline for updates and monitor Tenders Electronic Daily for the publication of the OJEU contract notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1daf9fcc-dffb-44c6-876c-2447b8692667
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Post Town
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

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