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title: "Legal services in relation to a potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement"
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# Legal services in relation to a potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01288983-ba6a-4ddb-830d-67869b4b4e35

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## Summary

The contract for legal services related to potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement was awarded by the Department for International Trade (DIT) on 25 March 2021. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement, with a contract value of £1,500,000. The contract is set to run until 24 March 2022, and it falls under the 'Legal services' category, specifically coded as CPV 79100000. The procurement process was completed, and the award notice was published on 20 April 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers familiar with international trade agreements and arbitration processes. Smaller businesses (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, as the procurement process is open to their inclusion. Companies with expertise in legal frameworks and a track record in similar service provisions would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this field, driven by the increasing demand for legal services in governmental contexts.

## Notice

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has awarded a contract via the Trade Law Panel (RM6183) for provision of legal services in relation to a potential arbitration under the Revised Government Procurement Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793bf12d-16dd-4ba8-8c16-db69140531dd |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2021 - 24 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIDLEY AUSTIN (CE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793bf12d-16dd-4ba8-8c16-db69140531dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/793bf12d-16dd-4ba8-8c16-db69140531dd
  20th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6fb3d41f-4bfe-4da1-8570-b3ba6cbbd2ad
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