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Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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21 Feb 2022 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for "Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon," classified under legal services. The tender was opened using an open procedure above the threshold, with an award value of £66,881. The contract commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025, with the possibility of annual extensions. The tender period concluded on 13th October 2021, and delivery addresses include the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector looking to expand their portfolio and gain experience working with governmental entities. Businesses with expertise in providing legal support, particularly those familiar with diplomatic and international legal frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The successful supplier, Sociedade Rebelo de Sousa & Advogados Associados, SP, RD, exemplifies the kind of large, capable firms that could engage in this procurement area.

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Notice Title

Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon

Notice Description

Contract for provision of Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon . The contract duration is three years thereafter with optional extension of another two years (option to renew annually).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dff00aac-b1da-4813-bb80-cafc81e0c7ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43265b5-7fd2-4650-8e49-2fdc238b329a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£66,881 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,881 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
giedre.vilcinskaite@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AN
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

SOCIADADE REBELO DE SOUSA & ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS, SP, RD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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