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Legal services in relation to the UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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03 Mar 2023 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal services related to the UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement. The contract, valued at £3,000,000 GBP, was procured through a selective procurement method by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract has a term of 36 months with a possible 12-month extension, starting on March 1, 2023, and ending on February 28, 2026. Fieldfisher LLP is the awarded supplier, and the contract was awarded on February 10, 2023. The location for the services includes various countries and territories.

This legal services tender related to the UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement presents an opportunity for legal service providers, especially those with expertise in trade law. Businesses with experience in providing legal services to government departments, specifically the Department for International Trade, may find this tender suitable for their growth and expansion strategies. As the contract has a substantial value and a long-term duration, interested businesses should consider their capability to deliver legal services over the specified period effectively.

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Notice Title

Legal services in relation to the UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement

Notice Description

This Call Off Contract was awarded by Further Competition through Lot 2 of the Trade Law Panel (RM6183) Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework. The Call Off Contract is to provide legal services to the Department for International Trade in relation to the UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement. The contract has a term of 36 months and one optional 12-month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e880e20c-d222-402a-9a87-de35fba34b0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62371989-be5b-42e7-9bfd-20f50830d82e
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2026 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
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

FIELDFISHER

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