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Project_2655 - Legal Services in relation to ad-hoc advice on trade remedies and international trade law (Secondary Contract)

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal services in relation to trade remedies and international trade law. The title of the project is "Project_2655 - Legal Services in relation to ad-hoc advice on trade remedies and international trade law (Secondary Contract)". The industry category is legal services, and the procurement method is selective. The contract value is £2,000,000, with a contract period starting on 29th August 2023 and ending on 30th August 2025. The procurement stage is marked as complete, and the tender period ended on 5th July 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for legal services firms with expertise in trade remedies and international trade law to compete. The buyer is the Department for International Trade, located in London, England. The contract was awarded to Sidley Austin, a large legal services provider based in the United States. Businesses interested in providing ad hoc legal advice in the specified areas should consider engaging with the Department for International Trade for potential future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project_2655 - Legal Services in relation to ad-hoc advice on trade remedies and international trade law (Secondary Contract)

Notice Description

The buyer requires external legal services in relation to providing ad hoc advice on Trade Remedies and International Trade Law.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0065ca6-327f-425d-ac40-2d03ed8b2bed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c447706e-241a-420c-ae46-7204dcb2043c
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

SIDLEY AUSTIN

VAN BAEL & BELLIS

Further Information

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