Award

Debt Recovery and Litigation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Award

08 Nov 2024 at 14:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for "Debt Recovery and Litigation Services". The tender falls under the Legal advisory services category with a contract value of GBP 500,000. The award was made to Shakespeare Martineau LLP on 8th October 2024, with the contract period running from 11th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and includes services extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in debt recovery and legal advisory services. Large firms, specifically, may find this contract advantageous due to the scale and nature of the services required. The international scope of the work and the prestigious nature of the buying organisation—Department for International Trade—provide a robust platform for business expansion and visibility. Companies with extensive experience in international legal services and managing debt recovery processes effectively would be well-suited for such tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Debt Recovery and Litigation Services

Notice Description

Department for Business and Trade has a requirement for Debt and Litigation services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddf147c9-50b0-43f7-85cc-ddd024045fec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7d1390-4e1d-44fb-af95-aaa093da3e07
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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 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

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

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