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Further Legal Services in Relation to the Proposed Acquisition of IDS

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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10 Oct 2024 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process for further legal services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS. This tender, valued at £400,000, falls under the category of legal services and includes a comprehensive scope covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was managed through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 10th September 2024 and the contract period running from 11th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The awarded supplier is Hogan Lovells International LLP, a large-scale firm based in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the legal services sector, particularly those experienced in supporting high-profile government acquisitions. Though the contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large legal firms with a strong background in international trade law and acquisition support would find this project highly advantageous for business growth. Companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive and specialised legal services across multiple jurisdictions are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and drive business expansion.

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Notice Title

Further Legal Services in Relation to the Proposed Acquisition of IDS

Notice Description

Legal services to support DBT in the proposed acquisition of IDS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acb35463-3371-431c-9a5b-3e2e56574828
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1703e434-e6f7-4096-994f-997c5449c8db
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

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