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Legal services in relation to CPTPP, Canada and Mexico trade negotiations

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

06 Sep 2021 at 16:38

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal services related to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) negotiations with Canada and Mexico. This tender, titled "Legal services in relation to CPTPP, Canada and Mexico trade negotiations," falls under the legal services industry category and is valued at £7 million. The contract commenced on 17th August 2021 and is set to last for 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service framework agreement, and it was completed on 16th July 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in trade law and interested in government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to compete in this tender, as the procurement process specifically indicates suitability for SMEs. Firms that are adept in navigating international trade agreements and have experience with government contracts would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services in relation to CPTPP, Canada and Mexico trade negotiations

Notice Description

This Call Off Contract was awarded by Accelerated 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 CPTPP, Canada, and Mexico, trade negotiations. The contract has a term of 36 months and one optional 12-month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-91f8de49-a588-411e-9388-ba8708604ae6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40333d2-99ae-4b77-9e63-946f027b657b
Current Stage
Award
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
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
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2021 - 16 Aug 2024 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 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 & EMERY

TLT

Further Information

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