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UKEF local counsel for Brazilian judicial reorganisation proceeding

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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30 Mar 2023 at 13:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade awarded a contract to Varella Advogados & Associados for the provision of legal services in Brazil. The contract titled "UKEF local counsel for Brazilian judicial reorganisation proceeding" involves representing UKEF in a judicial reorganisation of TSL - Engenharia in Brazil. The procurement method was a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period is from 1st March 2023 to 1st March 2025.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the legal services industry. The tender was awarded by the Department for International Trade. Businesses with expertise in legal services and experience in international legal proceedings in Brazil are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract offers a chance for growth and collaboration with international entities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKEF local counsel for Brazilian judicial reorganisation proceeding

Notice Description

This contract is for the appointment of Varella & Advogados Associados (the "VLAW") as UKEF's local counsel in Brazil in respect of a judicial reorganisation proceeding of TSL - Engenharia, Manutencao e Preservacao Ambiental S.A. ("TSL") in Brazil. VLAW will receive the success fees of 15% of any amounts received by UKEF in connection with the repayment of the TSL's loan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc880ed5-ef7b-4518-b962-6d4462e3df18
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2025 2-3 years
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 International Trade
Contact Email
commercialresearchandconsultancy@trade.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
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

VARELLA ADVOGADOS & ASSOCIADOS

Further Information

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