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Contract for the provision of legal services in relation to cross cutting trade negotiations

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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22 Apr 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Department for Business and Trade, headquartered in London, involved awarding a contract for the provision of legal services related to cross cutting trade negotiations. This project, classified under the 'Legal services' category with the CPV code 79100000, covers a broad range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others. Commencing on 24th March 2025 and running until 24th March 2027, this contract was awarded to Fieldfisher LLP, with an active status as of 24th March 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value set at £1,000,000 GBP and awarded for £500,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in trade law across various regions mentioned. Although aimed at large-scale legal service providers, businesses that can provide robust external legal support across complex trade law issues might find strategic growth potential through such frameworks. The Department for Business and Trade’s engagement points towards a steady demand for proficient and comprehensive legal advisory services, bolstering capabilities for firms looking to expand their portfolio within this sector. However, suitability criteria suggest that SMEs and VCSEs might not find this particular contract aligned with their service delivery frameworks.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of legal services in relation to cross cutting trade negotiations

Notice Description

The contract provides external legal support when necessary to advise on a range of cross cutting and general trade law issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3666d13-2f64-4b49-ab1a-47374b6875b7
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2027 2-3 years
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
Department for Business and Trade
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

FIELDFISHER

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