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Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) Appeal (P&P*)

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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07 Apr 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) Appeal (P&P*)" with the awarding of the tender to Addleshaw Goddard LLP. This contract falls under the "Legal advisory and information services" category (CPV 79140000) and will be servicing locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is at the award phase with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The contract value is £18,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering large-scale legal advisory services, aiming to secure high-value public sector contracts. The awarded contract to Addleshaw Goddard LLP highlights the potential for substantial revenue generation and enhancement of market reputation for businesses capable of operating within these extensive geographical areas. Given the tender’s suitability for SMEs, companies of varying scales engaged in legal consultancy and advisory services could find similar opportunities advantageous for accelerating business growth and expanding their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) Appeal (P&P*)

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned work to Addleshaw Goddard LLP.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db73e343-6401-48d1-8e09-1b6e3764c20e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4581e6-5cf6-49bc-b869-c163298c68ec
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 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

ADDLESHAW GODDARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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