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Trade Sanctions Advice

UK EXPORT FINANCE

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24 Nov 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Trade Sanctions Advice" is overseen by UK Export Finance, a central government public authority located in London, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the services industry category, specifically legal advisory services as classified by CPV code 79111000. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 24th November 2025. The contract period runs from 24th November 2025 to 23rd November 2027, with the possibility of a 12-month renewal if mutually agreed. The procurement followed a direct method for contracts below the threshold, allowing for selection without competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses with expertise in providing legal advisory services, particularly those that can offer comprehensive trade sanctions advice. As a direct procurement process without competition, it favours entities already recognised or previously engaged by the contracting authority. With an active contract valued at £20,400, it is well-suited for businesses that can provide specialised advisory services efficiently and reliably within the specified timelines. The renewal option further indicates potential for extended collaboration, making it an attractive prospect for well-established firms in legal consultation.

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Notice Title

Trade Sanctions Advice

Notice Description

Provision of trade sanctions advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076607-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK EXPORT FINANCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukexportfinance.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HQ
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

NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT

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