Award

Legal Services in Relation to Maritime Related Personal Injury Claims

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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17 Apr 2025 at 11:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for Legal Services in Relation to Maritime Related Personal Injury Claims. This tender, classified under the Legal services category, will address British Shipbuilders Liability Claims. The contract is valued at £3,600,000 and covers regions in the North East and Scotland, United Kingdom. The procurement process was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 8th January 2025, and the contract period spans from 11th April 2025 to 10th April 2028. The award date was 25th March 2025, with the published award notice dated 17th April 2025.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in handling maritime-related personal injury claims. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially suitable, given the Department for Business and Trade's recognition of their capabilities. Clyde & Co LLP, a large legal firm, has been named the supplier for this contract. Businesses in the legal sector that focus on maritime law or personal injury claims should consider competing for similar opportunities to expand their client base and revenue.

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Notice Title

Legal Services in Relation to Maritime Related Personal Injury Claims

Notice Description

Legal Services in relation to British Shipbuilders Liability Claims

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e402a55-094d-4af6-a54e-0e656fd087fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8848a37b-7010-4f22-969d-cafd858a5d2c
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
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
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 10 Apr 2028 3-4 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 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 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
TLC North East (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLYDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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