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Legal Services in relation to UK FTAs territorial treaty application

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a tender for "Legal Services in relation to UK FTAs territorial treaty application" under the Trade Law Panel framework (Lot 2 of RM6183). This contract, valued at £1,600,000, was awarded to Fieldfisher LLP and is set to run for 24 months from 2nd July 2021 to 2nd July 2023. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, with the tender period closing on 22nd June 2021. The services are primarily related to the legal aspects of UK Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and are classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000) within the services procurement category. The contract delivery will take place in London, United Kingdom, specifically at the Old Admiralty Building, SW1A 2BL.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in international trade law and treaty applications. Firms with expertise in navigating the complexities of FTAs and associated legal frameworks would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The structured nature of the procurement process and the established framework through which this contract was awarded may encourage small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to explore partnerships or collaborations to enhance their competitive edge in the legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services in relation to UK FTAs territorial treaty application

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 in relation to UK FTAs territorial treaty applications to the Department for International Trade. The contract has a term of 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dbd79ac-858d-4d9a-90b0-00890e3f4f45
Current Stage
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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
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 2 Jul 2023 2-3 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
Joseph Beaumont
Contact Email
joseph.beaumont@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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
1
Supplier Name

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

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