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Legal services in relation to UK - Israel Trade Negotiations

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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07 Oct 2022 at 12:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a Call Off Contract for legal services in relation to the UK-Israel Trade Negotiations. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, has a term of 36 months with a possible 12-month extension. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on September 1, 2022, and the contract period starts on October 5, 2022, until October 4, 2025. The buyer, Department for International Trade, is located in London, England, and can be contacted via buyinglegalservices@trade.gov.uk.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage in providing support for international trade negotiations. Businesses with experience in legal advisory services and a focus on trade law are well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the substantial value of the contract at £4,000,000 and the niche nature of the services required, established legal firms with expertise in cross-border trade agreements may find this tender particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services in relation to UK - Israel Trade Negotiations

Notice Description

This Call Off Contract was awarded by Further Competition through Lot 2 of the Trade Law Panel (RM6183) Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework. The Call Off Contract is to provide legal services to the Department for International Trade in relation to the UK-Israel Trade Negotiations. The contract has a term of 36 months and one optional 12-month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d074efb-a7f2-4c62-a30a-c86d71bd929a
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
4 Oct 2022 - 4 Oct 2025 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
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

WILMER CUTLER PICKERING HALE AND DORR

Further Information

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