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Specialist Legal Services to Support Engagement with UK Steel Industry

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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22 Apr 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to Hogan Lovells International LLP for specialist legal services to support engagement with the UK steel industry. This contract, valued at £245,000, falls under the legal services industry category (CPV classification 79100000) and covers multiple geographical locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a 'selective' method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage with a contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 28th March 2025, with the award officially published on 22nd April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses adept at providing legal services within the commercial law sector, particularly those capable of engaging in high-stakes projects that involve comprehensive regional or international operation. As a call-off from an existing framework agreement, it solidifies a critical partnership with HMG and positions the successful business to leverage its expertise in dealing with commercial legal matters pertinent to the steel industry. Such contracts not only allow for immediate revenue and visibility enhancements but also build long-term credibility and relationships within government circles.

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Notice Title

Specialist Legal Services to Support Engagement with UK Steel Industry

Notice Description

This contract is for legal services to protect HMG's interests regarding commercial law matters in relation to a specific legal project

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8cdfde-3b47-4820-bddb-a9eed4453206
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
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND 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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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