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*UKEF* Legal Services in relation to an existing UKEF supported financing transaction for the Murabaha Facility

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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20 Mar 2023 at 13:38

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17 Mar 2023 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal services related to an existing UK Export Finance (UKEF) supported financing transaction for the Murabaha Facility. The contract is valued at £240,000 GBP and was procured through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action. The contract period is from 13th March 2023 to 31st December 2023. The Department for International Trade is the buying organisation located in London, England, and the awarded supplier is Clifford Chance LLP based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal service providers specialising in areas such as finance and international trade to grow their businesses. While the procurement process has been completed, understanding the types of procurement methods, contract values, and industry categories involved can help businesses tailor their services for future opportunities in similar sectors. Businesses with experience in servicing government departments or international finance institutions may find such tenders well-suited for their expertise and capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

*UKEF* Legal Services in relation to an existing UKEF supported financing transaction for the Murabaha Facility

Notice Description

Department for International Trade (DIT) has purchased legal services on behalf of UK Export Finance (UKEF), in relation to an existing UKEF supported Murabaha facility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c34fa2fb-7bf9-4e29-b564-542737c39b2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9675073c-bbd7-4461-aa98-d3dc8e0e7fdc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 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
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
1
Supplier Name

CLIFFORD CHANCE

Further Information

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