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Advice in respect of the merger

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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22 May 2026 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Export Finance has concluded a procurement process titled "Advice in respect of the merger," falling under the industry category of Legal advisory and representation services. This procurement, held in London, England, was conducted via a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The process was at the award stage as of 22 May 2026, with the procurement culminating in a contract valued at £100,000. The tender period concluded on 22 February 2026, and the contract is set to commence on 23 February 2026, extending for one year until 22 February 2027.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those capable of engaging in significant projects such as mergers. The awarded contract to Allen Overy and Shearman highlights the competitive nature of the process. Businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), might find similar procurement opportunities advantageous, as these areas are noted for suitability. Expanding into providing specialised legal services to government departments through such engagements could significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advice in respect of the merger

Notice Description

Advice in respect of the merger

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd3c6d1b-f381-4bab-a5e5-1a3b49a8a29d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc5f519-f3a2-43ea-ac99-b400865d139e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 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
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

ALLEN OVERY AND SHEARMAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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