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Specialist Legal Advice

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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12 Sep 2024 at 13:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has successfully completed a procurement process to secure specialist legal advice. Under a direct award from the Legal Services Panel (CCS Framework), this contract was classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services. This process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall contract value is £100,000, and it covers services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement culminated in an award made on 24th April 2024, with the contract period running from 14th August 2024 to 28th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale legal service firms capable of providing high-level, specialist legal advice. Firms with comprehensive expertise in legal matters, particularly those familiar with serving governmental departments, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in such prestigious contracts, firms can enhance their professional portfolios, foster long-term governmental relations, and expand their presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Legal Advice

Notice Description

Direct Award from the Legal Services Panel (CCS Framework). For the provision of specialist legal advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e5000171-43ee-4064-974b-62f447879190
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be73d85-4913-4a1a-86c8-79d79690055c
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

79100000 - Legal 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
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2024 - 28 Apr 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Contact Name
Department for Business and Trade
Contact Email
buyinglegalservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

Further Information

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