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PA23 UK7 - Contract details notice DBT-Consultancy/Legal services for Offshore Border Procedure Guidance (Norway).

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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06 Oct 2026 at 10:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office commissioned legal and consultancy services to develop clear guidance on Norwegian border procedures for UK nationals working offshore. The guidance is intended to help workers navigate Norway’s post-Brexit migration policy, improve their access to the market and manage interactions with border authorities. The final guidance is intended for publication on GOV.UK. The work is delivered in Norway and concerns Norwegian border and migration procedures, rather than general UK immigration advice.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. The FCDO used a below-threshold limited competition for a single lot. ADVOKATFIRMAET AIDER LEGAL AS was selected for the legal services. The contract was signed on 1 October 2026 and runs from 1 October 2026 to 30 November 2027. Its value is £18,520 including gross value as reported. The award is active. The requirement was evaluated through the limited competition; the published procurement information does not set out detailed evaluation criteria.

For firms positioning for similar work for the FCDO, this award points to demand for locally grounded Norwegian legal expertise that can turn border and migration rules into practical guidance for UK offshore workers. Credible providers would need to understand Norwegian post-Brexit procedures, explain how workers can navigate border-authority interactions, and produce clear, accurate material suitable for publication on GOV.UK. Consultancy capability alongside legal knowledge would be relevant, particularly the ability to address market access as well as compliance. The buyer used a limited competition for this below-threshold requirement, so suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate directly relevant local expertise and deliver a focused guidance product for a defined audience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PA23 UK7 - Contract details notice DBT-Consultancy/Legal services for Offshore Border Procedure Guidance (Norway).

Notice Description

Procurement of a local third party (e.g., consultancy, law firm) for development of clear guidance of Norwegian border procedures for UK national offshore workers. The final guidance will be posted on GOV.UK to support UK nationals in navigating Norwegian post-Brexit migration policy, streamline market access and encounters with border authorities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078155
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094104-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£18,520 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Oct 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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

ADVOKATFIRMAET AIDER LEGAL AS

Further Information

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