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Legal Services for Crown Dependencies & Overseas Territories

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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21 Apr 2026 at 07:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for legal services related to Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. The contract, valued at £750,000, has been granted to Fieldfisher LLP. This procurement falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and involves locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award stage of the contracting process is complete, with the contract period commencing on 14th April 2026 and concluding on 13th April 2028. The procurement method utilised is selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, catering to the legal service needs of the selected regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, especially firms similar to Fieldfisher LLP, which are equipped to handle international legal matters within Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories. SMEs will find it favourable, as the procurement suitability indicates a preference for smaller enterprises. The contract provides a two-year engagement, offering consistency and growth potential, particularly for legal businesses aiming to expand their international foothold and expertise in governance and administrative legal services abroad.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Crown Dependencies & Overseas Territories

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to Fieldfisher LLP for Legal Services in relation to Crown Dependenceis & Overseas Territories CDOT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/812c20a5-8cec-4605-a5c2-81b4f3ddcf4b
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
SME
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2028 2-3 years
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 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

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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