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UKEF General Aerospace Legal Panel (GALP)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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23 Jun 2022 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "UKEF General Aerospace Legal Panel (GALP)" is being conducted by the Department for International Trade (DIT) in the United Kingdom. This tender is classified under legal services and has a total estimated value of £40 million. It commenced with the intent to establish a panel of external legal counsel to provide advice related to the financial support offered by UK Export Finance (UKEF) to the aerospace sector. The contract period is effective from 1 June 2022 to 26 May 2026, following the award decision which was announced on 1 June 2022. The tender process followed an open procurement method, aiming to engage suitable suppliers across regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe, among others.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for legal firms, particularly those adept in aerospace and export finance, to expand their business portfolios by partnering with UK Export Finance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also play a role, as the procurement has been identified as suitable for them, allowing them to gain experience and establish a foothold in a highly competitive legal services market. Firms with expertise in public sector contracts, international trade, and aerospace law would be particularly well-positioned to participate in this tender.

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Notice Title

UKEF General Aerospace Legal Panel (GALP)

Notice Description

The requirement is for a panel of external legal counsel to advise in relation to the financial support that UK Export Finance (UKEF) provides to the aerospace sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ba6a54-126b-4178-a49d-737ae2f8bbc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2022 - 26 May 2026 4-5 years
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 2BL
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
8
Supplier Names

ALLEN & OVERY

CLIFFORD CHANCE

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

REED SMITH

WHITE & CASE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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