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Provision of Trade Sanctions Advice

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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16 Jun 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Trade Sanctions Advice" to Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. This procurement falls under the legal services category and entails the provision of continued services based in London, specifically at the postal code SW1A 2HQ. The procurement process was executed through a direct method, being a single tender action below threshold. The award stage is active as of 19th May 2025, with the contract period spanning from 14th April 2025 to 13th October 2025. The total contract value is £80,000. Although the tender period ended on 1st April 2025, the award notice was published on 16th June 2025.

This contract provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with expertise in legal services to explore future collaborations with UK Export Finance. Firms skilled in navigating trade sanctions or offering advisory services stand to gain significantly through engagement in such niche sectors. While this particular tender was awarded using a direct procurement method, similar opportunities may arise for SMEs to leverage their specific skills and enter partnerships that bolster business growth and enhance their market presence in legal and advisory domains.

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Notice Title

Provision of Trade Sanctions Advice

Notice Description

SSA - Based on continuation of services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4eaf2d47-cf00-406a-be66-83dfe0f7c071
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17426f44-8a0e-4365-a240-3b14ee84d7d5
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
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 13 Oct 2025 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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