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4 x Airbus A320 aircraft financings

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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01 Oct 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Export Finance, located in London, England, involves the financing of 4 Airbus A320 aircraft. Categorised under legal advisory services with CPV code 79111000, this tender process has been completed as of 1st October 2025, with the award stage now active. The selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, spans from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The involved parties include the supplier ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING LLP. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 30th August 2025, and the award date of the contract aligning with this deadline.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in legal advisory services, particularly those able to support aviation and financing domains. Suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, the framework agreement's selective procurement method indicates a pre-qualification of capable services. Businesses with expertise in legal consultancy related to complex aircraft financing would find this tender particularly beneficial, allowing for growth in a high-value sector and potential networking with high-profile entities like UK Export Finance.

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Notice Title

4 x Airbus A320 aircraft financings

Notice Description

4 x Airbus A320 aircraft financings

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e17fe5a1-5a50-46a1-9f45-78112cdb6e40
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d096aad-c036-4023-989d-bae1f3550471
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
SME, VCSE
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 SHEARMAN STERLING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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