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Legal Services in relation to the UK - Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Negotiations

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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31 May 2022 at 14:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for "Legal Services in relation to the UK - Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Negotiations" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework (RM6183). The award, valued at £6,000,000, is intended to support legal services over a contract period starting from 26th May 2022 to 25th May 2025, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement process has reached the award stage, following a tender period that concluded on 28th April 2022, and is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on legal services.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for legal firms with expertise in international trade negotiations, especially those familiar with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Competitors would benefit from having a solid background in trade law and experience in similar governmental contracts. The scope of work could appeal to large law firms that are strategically positioned to engage in extensive legal consultations and negotiations, thereby enhancing their service offerings and market presence in this specialised area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services in relation to the UK - Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Negotiations

Notice Description

This Call Off Contract was awarded by 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 UK- Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Negotiations. The contract has a term of 36 months and one optional 12-month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72adfcd4-f347-4b99-bafb-98cc91315541
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2022 - 25 May 2025 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
Not specified
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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