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Continuity Negotiations Trade Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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04 Sep 2020 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has conducted a procurement process titled "Continuity Negotiations Trade Legal Support," aimed at securing external legal support to facilitate continuity agreements replicating existing EU trade agreements with non-EU trading partners. This service contract, classified under legal services and valued at £3,000,000, was awarded on September 1, 2020, following a selective procurement method via a framework agreement. The contract period extends from September 2, 2020, to September 1, 2021, and the delivery of services is situated in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on August 4, 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for law firms specialising in trade law or international legal consultancy to expand their service offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand a chance to engage in this competitive legal support process, providing advisory services to the DIT during the negotiation of Free Trade Agreements. This engagement can enhance their portfolio and establish valuable relationships with a government body, thus driving business growth in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Continuity Negotiations Trade Legal Support

Notice Description

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for developing, coordinating and delivering new trade and investment policy for the UK, including preparing for and then negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and market access deals with non-EU countries. This contract is for the provision of external legal support and advice to facilitate the securing of continuity agreements to replicate the effects of existing EU trade agreements with trading partners.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9e5c99b-0e4d-4d1a-b526-5c46009dba1a
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
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2020 - 1 Sep 2021 6-12 months
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
SW1H 0TL
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIFFORD CHANCE

Further Information

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