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Legal services in relation to the UK-India FTA

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

22 Dec 2021 at 15:40

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade as the buying organisation, with the tender titled "Legal services in relation to the UK-India FTA." This service falls under the legal services industry category, with the contract being executed in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, via a Call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract has been awarded with a total value of £5,000,000. The contract period extends from 6th December 2021 to 6th December 2025, following a tender end date of 19th November 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms specialising in international trade law and related legal services, particularly those with expertise in Free Trade Agreements. Businesses well-suited to compete should be larger legal service providers capable of handling complex legal requirements over a potentially extended term due to the optional 12-month extension. The awarded suppliers include notable firms like TLT LLP and McDermott Will and Emery LLP, indicating a strong competition landscape within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services in relation to the UK-India FTA

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-India Free Trade Agreement. 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/4a53a36a-e479-45bc-8ba7-5862463883bf
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 6 Dec 2025 4-5 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 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS

MCDERMOTT WILL AND EMERY

TLT

Further Information

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