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US Trade Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE

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02 Mar 2020 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "US Trade Legal Support" contract was initiated by the Department for International Trade, based in London, England. This contract, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), has a total value of £6,000,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17th October 2019, while the contract spans from 14th February 2020 to 13th February 2022.

This legal support tender offers significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in international trade agreements and United States law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services could effectively compete for similar contracts, thereby expanding their portfolios. Engaging in such projects not only enhances their service offerings but also positions them strategically within the legal market, especially concerning international trade negotiations.

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Notice Title

US Trade Legal Support

Notice Description

External legal advice to support the Department for International Trade in the possible negotiation of a future UK-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Requests for advice will be around United States law and legal structures relating to the traditional areas of an FTA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926103bc-59ab-426c-bc15-44756efad7b2
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
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2020 - 13 Feb 2022 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
helena.tyler@trade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0TL
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

LINKLATERS

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