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Project Hive

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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12 Nov 2025 at 11:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Project Hive," led by the Department for Business and Trade, sought legal advice services in relation to complex litigation matters. The procurement was part of the legal services industry category with an estimated contract value of £11,000,000. This tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and its status is complete with an active award. The key dates include the tender period end date on 31st October 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The services will be delivered to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions worldwide. The awarded supplier is Hogan Lovells International LLP, a large-scale organisation based in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of managing complex litigation cases. While the procurement process primarily targeted large-scale legal service providers, businesses with an established presence and expertise in handling intricate legal matters could effectively position themselves for such contracts in future opportunities. Enterprises aiming for growth in legal consultancy can benefit from engaging in similar frameworks, enhancing visibility and fostering robust partnerships with governmental bodies like the Department for Business and Trade.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Hive

Notice Description

Legal Advice in relation to complex litigation matters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-acc19fff-7bd4-4261-98a7-c1ca575b2aa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e694e3-525d-4512-a44f-ea76fc5f5962
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
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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