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Australia/New Zealand Trade Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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07 Sep 2020 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Australia/New Zealand Trade Legal Support" is managed by the Department for International Trade (DIT). This contract falls under the legal services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded for the provision of legal advice related to Free Trade Agreements between the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The contract, valued at £4,500,000, commenced on 25th August 2020 and will run until 25th August 2023. The tender was awarded on 17th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers familiar with trade agreements, international law, and the specific legal contexts of Australia and New Zealand. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector may find this contract particularly appealing, allowing them to grow by providing specialised legal insights and support in a high-value international context. Businesses well-versed in trade law and experienced in public sector contracts may have a competitive advantage in pursuing similar future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Australia/New Zealand Trade Legal Support

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for developing, coordinating and delivering new trade and investment policy for the UK, including preparing for and then negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and market access deals with non-EU countries. This contract is for the provision of external legal advice to support the Department for International Trade in the negotiation of a future UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand FTA. Requests for advice will be centred around Australia and New Zealand law and legal structures relating to the traditional areas of an FTA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438248fc-12e3-4d07-bce2-77da578c2862
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2020 - 25 Aug 2023 3-4 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 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
SW1H 0TL
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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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