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Legal Services in relation to an ISDS dispute

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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20 Jul 2026 at 08:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business and Trade, involves the provision of legal services related to an ISDS dispute, classified under the legal services industry category. The project location is in London, England, and the award stage of the procurement process took place with an award date of 7th July 2026. This selective procurement was conducted by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract covers a period from 7th July 2026 to 7th July 2030, with the total contract value set at £6,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in mining subsidence, mining finance, and quantum. The scope of work includes document review, management, preparation of pleadings, and expert evidence procurement, making it apt for firms that possess expertise in complex legal dispute resolution. While the procurement is already awarded to Ashurst LLP, similar opportunities through selective procurement methods may arise, befitting small and medium-sized enterprises with a capacity to deliver in such specialised areas. Organisations with established frameworks and credentials in legal processes are particularly well-placed to compete in future tenders initiated by the Department for Business and Trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services in relation to an ISDS dispute

Notice Description

The Buyer, the Department of Business and Trade, requires assistance from the Supplier on document review and management, preparation of pleadings, submissions and witness statements, and procurement of expert evidence in the areas of mining subsidence, mining finance and quantum.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea056f2-342d-4f71-9d5d-16afa2b90d50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2030 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLI London
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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