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UKEF - legal advice on WTO obligations

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal advice on WTO obligations to Sidley Austin. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract valued at £15,000 in GBP. The tender period ended on 3rd August 2022, and the contract period is from 4th August 2022 to 30th August 2022. The location of the procurement is in England, and it falls under the main procurement category of services. The buying organisation, Department for International Trade, initiated this tender.

This opportunity for legal advice on WTO obligations presents business growth potential for law firms specialising in international trade law. Businesses with expertise in credit and surety insurance services could also find this tender relevant due to its connection to supporting UK Export Finance. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract has been awarded, offering certainty to interested parties seeking to expand their presence in the area of WTO obligations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKEF - legal advice on WTO obligations

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice regarding World Trade Organisation obligations to support the on-going work of UK Export Finance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5118251-a77a-4478-9ac1-71a0684bf096
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66517000 - Credit and surety insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Aug 2022 - 30 Aug 2022 30 days
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
CHICAGO
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

SIDLEY AUSTIN

Further Information

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