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Award

24 Jun 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully concluded a procurement process for legal services relevant to the UK's membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The contract, awarded to Hogan Lovells LLP, falls under the legal advisory and representation services category, with a procurement value of £3,000,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 22nd June 2026 to 19th June 2028, covering numerous geographical areas including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This stage marks the Award phase of the procurement, which was completed on 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced with international trade agreements. Businesses that operate on a scale large enough to manage such contracts and have a background in dealing with government frameworks will find this an advantageous arena for expansion. Moreover, the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) highlights a wide array of companies that can potentially vie for similar contracts in future procurement cycles, fostering competitive growth and sectoral development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services in relation to UK being a member of CPTPP

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a legal contract to Hogan Lovells for supporting UK's active role as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c444a40e-839d-4c4f-b161-4db811f56938
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5bc9a1-1a7e-4e87-ad6f-59f34b640bc2
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation 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
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20265 days ago
Contract Period
21 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2028 1-2 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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