Award

Legal Services relating to UK-Trade related agreements and cross cutting matters

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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02 Aug 2023 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for Legal Services relating to UK-Trade related agreements and cross-cutting matters. The contract, valued at £2,000,000 GBP, was awarded to Fieldfisher LLP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on July 17, 2023, and the contract period is from July 26, 2023, to January 25, 2025. The buying organisation is located in London, England, and falls under the services industry category.

This tender presents opportunities for law firms specialising in legal services related to trade agreements and cross-cutting matters. Businesses with experience in providing legal support to government departments and dealing with complex trade-related issues would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process has now reached the award stage with a clear contract period, allowing potential suppliers to plan for future opportunities in the legal services sector.

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Notice Title

Legal Services relating to UK-Trade related agreements and cross cutting matters

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade have purchased external legal services to support them with UK-trade related agreements and cross cutting matters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6339cbc7-e936-47dc-919d-33b8bc201d46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cf7ca93-060a-4b77-b90e-218285fccbf3
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jul 2023 - 25 Jan 2025 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
buyinglegalservices@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

FIELDFISHER

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