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Legal Template Refresh

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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24 Apr 2025 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by UK Export Finance, located at 1 Horse Guards Road, London, involved the provision of "Legal Template Refresh" services. This contract was classified under the industry category of legal advisory services with a CPV code of 79111000. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract awarded on 8th April 2025, after the tender period concluded on 8th April 2025. The contractual agreement was valued at £100,000 and runs from 9th April 2025 to 8th April 2026. The procurement was executed through a direct procurement method detailed as a Single Tender Action (below threshold), focusing on services and deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the legal advisory sector, particularly for firms equipped to deliver legal template refresh services. Companies already engaged in legal advisory, particularly those that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or operate within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors, may find this contract beneficial for expanding their service portfolio and establishing relationships with major governmental bodies such as UK Export Finance. Furthermore, the direct procurement approach suggests that businesses with specialised skills and established reputations in the legal field are well-positioned to engage effectively in similar contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Template Refresh

Notice Description

Template refresh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39720b34-db18-466a-80f3-34efce893277
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4c66f6-5b9f-44ea-9bc8-cd13821f1d28
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2026 6-12 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
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

LINKLATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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