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External Legal Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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27 Oct 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contracting process initiated by the Bank of England, located in London, sought to appoint an external legal advisor to support its operations. Operating under the title "External Legal Services," this procurement falls within the services category, and the process has been completed. The procurement method was described as "below threshold - unknown," adhering to legal guidelines outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP was awarded the contract, which began on 6th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th October 2025. The project's reach extends across several UK regions, creating a broad impact and wide-reaching benefits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in legal services. Large firms capable of delivering comprehensive legal consultation and representation to government bodies stand to benefit greatly. Engaging in such contracts enables firms to solidify credibility and expand their influence within the public sector. Other businesses involved in legal consultancy or those aiming to partner with large-scale law service providers could leverage such contracts to grow and diversify their portfolio.

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Notice Title

External Legal Services

Notice Description

To appoint an external legal advisor to support the Bank.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068547-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
askprocurement@bankofengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

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