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Specialist Legal Services to Support the UK Steel Industry

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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10 Jun 2025 at 08:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has conducted a public procurement process to commission Specialist Legal Services to support the UK steel industry. The contract has been awarded to Ashurst LLP and is valued at £4,500,000. This procurement falls under the 'Legal services' industry category, with services set for delivery across numerous regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the procurement process has reached the award stage. The tendering period concluded on 14 May 2025, with the contract commencing on 15 May 2025 and lasting until 14 May 2027.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for legal firms, particularly larger ones, to engage with a high-profile buyer in the form of the Department for Business and Trade. Ashurst LLP, being a large-scale firm, was successfully awarded the contract, showcasing the potential for similar-sized businesses to leverage their expertise in legal services to gain a foothold in government contracts. It further demonstrates the benefits of being part of framework agreements for firms looking to provide specialised services in diverse geographical locations supporting critical sectors such as the steel industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Services to Support the UK Steel Industry

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned legal services work to Ashurst LLP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3597d01-a567-4723-9ad0-eb73926c10ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62264031-8279-4087-a3f7-1f1f40493156
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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 May 2027 1-2 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 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
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

ASHURST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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