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Contract award for Legal services to the British Embassy Lisbon

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Feb 2022 at 22:45

Tender

09 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has initiated a public procurement process for legal services to the British Embassy in Lisbon, with the title "Provision of legal services to the British Embassy Lisbon." This open tender, classified under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), is aimed at addressing various legal matters that may arise, particularly in labour law, corporate law, contract law, and tax law. The tender period is set to conclude on 13th October 2021, and the contract is expected to be in effect from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2025, with an option for renewal.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for legal firms specialising in international law and advisory services, particularly those with experience in dealing with government contracts and embassy operations. Businesses capable of providing flexible legal support on an as-needed basis will find this tender particularly appealing. Given the scope of approximately 15 hours of legal service per month and the range of legal fields covered, firms that can demonstrate strong customer support, data security, and value for money are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Contract award for Legal services to the British Embassy Lisbon

Notice Description

Contract for provision of Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon . The contract duration is three years thereafter with optional extension of another two years (option to renew annually).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Approximately 15 hours a month plus needed ad hoc services: - Counselling and coverage for all the need that may arise in the labour law field; - If requested by the Embassy, advice on the following matters: Corporate law, Contract law, Tax and fiscal law.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02df31
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004905-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,040 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
giedre.vilcinskaite@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
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

SOCIADADE REBELO DE SOUSA & ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS, SP, RD

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