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Foreign Law Compliance - Jurisdiction Questionnaire and Ad Hoc Legal Advice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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22 May 2023 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process for the provision of local law advice for overseas jurisdictions. The title of the contract is "Foreign Law Compliance - Jurisdiction Questionnaire and Ad Hoc Legal Advice," falling under the legal services category. The contract's total value is £500,000, with a selective procurement method involving a framework agreement. The contract period runs from April 25, 2023, to November 30, 2026. The buying organisation is based in London, England.

This tender opportunity, awarded to Dentons UK & Middle East LLP, presents a chance for legal service providers specialised in advising on foreign jurisdictions to expand their business. The contract provides a significant financial opportunity and requires expertise in compliance with agents, procurement, and financial crime across various international locations. Businesses with a large-scale presence and experience in legal services for global markets are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Foreign Law Compliance - Jurisdiction Questionnaire and Ad Hoc Legal Advice

Notice Description

Provision of local law advice for overseas jurisdictions concerning use of agents, procurement and financial crime compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84f2b510-971b-460b-9884-488d49c16b56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26c1d5fc-0a48-432d-95ce-83e95a0d8663
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2023 - 30 Nov 2026 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 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

DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST

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