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External Legal Counsel - Bridge Bank Indemnity

HM TREASURY

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05 Feb 2025 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

HM Treasury has completed a procurement process titled "External Legal Counsel - Bridge Bank Indemnity," seeking legal services to support a joint HMT and Bank of England Bridge Bank indemnity project. The contract, awarded to Slaughter and May Limited, covers the period from 20th December 2024 to 28th February 2025, with a value of £50,000. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The project is based in the United Kingdom, and key stages have been completed, with the award status active as of 20th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the legal sector, particularly those experienced in handling high-profile governmental indemnity cases. Large firms with extensive legal expertise and resources, similar to Slaughter and May Limited, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The structured framework agreement allows for efficiency in contracting, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts and gain prestigious assignments that potentially lead to further opportunities in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Legal Counsel - Bridge Bank Indemnity

Notice Description

Legal counsel to support a joint HMT and Bank of England Bridge Bank indemnity work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37dabbaf-f036-4331-8c5b-4a4b15e44352
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cd00b8-8868-47ec-8b70-88c3a38c7ffe
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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
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
HM TREASURY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

SLAUGHTER AND MAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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