Award

Legal services in relation to UK - Switzerland Trade Negotiations

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

22 Sep 2022 at 12:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade awarded a Call Off Contract via Lot 2 of the Trade Law Panel framework to provide legal services in relation to the UK- Switzerland Trade Negotiations. The contract, lasting 6 months with a possible 3-month extension, is valued at £245,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 14th September 2022 to 14th March 2023, with the tender period ending on 23rd August 2022.

This opportunity targets legal services providers interested in working with the Department for International Trade. Businesses focusing on providing legal services within the CPV classification are well-suited to bid. The awarded tender offers a chance for growth and collaboration in the context of UK-Switzerland trade relations. Any company looking to expand its reach into the legal services sector can benefit from engaging in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services in relation to UK - Switzerland Trade Negotiations

Notice Description

This Call Off Contract was awarded by Direct Award through Lot 2 of the Trade Law Panel (RM6183) Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework. The Call Off Contract is to provide legal services to the Department for International Trade in relation to the UK- Switzerland Trade Negotiations. The contract has a term of 6 months and one optional 3-month extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8afeeaa4-687c-4207-b51f-17619157d40f
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
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2022 - 14 Mar 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

FIELDFISHER

Further Information

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