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Postal Services - External Legal Advice

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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14 Jul 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for "Postal Services - External Legal Advice," which falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services (CPV code 79140000). The procurement process, initiated through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to the law firm Hogan Lovells. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 26th June 2025 and is set to end on 25th March 2026. This procurement primarily serves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various overseas territories, with business activities concentrated in England, given the buyer's location in London.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for large law firms with expertise in legal advisory services, especially those that can effectively navigate the framework agreements employed by government departments. Businesses that are well-suited to such procurements generally have substantial legal capabilities and experience in handling institutional framework agreements. While the tender process is not specifically catered towards SMEs or VCSEs, large firms like Hogan Lovells can leverage this contract to strengthen their public sector portfolios and enhance their relationships within governmental circles, thereby offering strategic growth and visibility in the public domain.

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Notice Title

Postal Services - External Legal Advice

Notice Description

Legal services in relation to the provision of Postal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c6a0d-d771-4064-a291-a2a303851990
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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 BUSINESS AND 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 2EG
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

HOGAN LOVELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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