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Project Heather - Legal

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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28 Jun 2024 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal advisory and representation services to Ashurst LLP as part of Project Heather. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th May 2024, with the contract period starting on 17th May 2024 and ending on 16th November 2024. The buying organisation is based in London, England, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This contract presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the Department for International Trade. Businesses in the legal advisory and representation services industry, especially those with experience in government contracts and frameworks, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract, which supports Project Heather, can serve as a growth opportunity for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships with government bodies and expand their portfolios in the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

Project Heather - Legal

Notice Description

The Department for Business & Trade has commissioned work to Ashurst LLP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bddc006-4de0-4d6b-a991-47346de51a2a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1f510c-22f2-4a58-acef-47848adccf70
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2024 - 16 Nov 2024 6-12 months
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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
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

ASHURST

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