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Provision of advice on trade law in WTO

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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25 Feb 2025 at 10:13

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31 Oct 2024 at 16:23

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20 Feb 2024 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed the procurement process for the provision of advice on trade law in the World Trade Organization (WTO). The contract, valued at £150,000 GBP, covers business services including law, marketing, consulting, and security, and will be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement, conducted through a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, had its tender period ending on 1st December 2022. The contract commenced on 1st January 2023 and will conclude on 31st March 2024. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Fieldfisher LLP being the awarded supplier as of 1st January 2023.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal consulting and advisory services, particularly those focusing on trade law within the context of international organisations such as the WTO. SMEs are well-suited to compete in this procurement process, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Winning a contract with a prestigious governmental body such as the Government Legal Department can significantly enhance a company's portfolio, credibility, and position in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of advice on trade law in WTO

Notice Description

Provision of advice on trade law in WTO

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ad0dee-7b35-4a57-99fe-f2e89e4afd8a
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-2 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

FIELDFISHER

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