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title: "MOU with GLD 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a2ed5c6-5088-49db-8d94-a9f44e530e8a"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2018-06-20"
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# MOU with GLD 'Note: Published for completeness, see description for details.'

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a2ed5c6-5088-49db-8d94-a9f44e530e8a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for International Trade, which is seeking legal services through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the General Legal Department. This contract, titled "MOU with GLD," was published on 20th June 2018 and is classified under the legal services industry category. The tender period has ended, while the contract will be effective from 19th May 2017 until 31st May 2027. The procurement method is categorised as 'Other', specifically for the MOU, with a fixed annual fee of £2 million and estimated variable costs of £100,000 per annum.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing legal services, particularly those familiar with government contracts. Companies that can meet the criteria for large-scale service provisions, especially in the context of public sector engagements, would be well-placed to pursue similar contracts. Engaging in this sector may facilitate business growth for firms that have experience in developing agreements conducive to governmental arrangements and servicing long-term contracts.

## Notice

Memorandum of understanding between DIT and GLD. This is an agreement in perpetuity however it should be reviewed annually as per the arrangement in the document. Fixed fee (PS2m p.a.) + Variable Cost (estimate PS100k p.a.) 'This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts.'

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9802a4f0-089c-4534-81cd-1ed437f563dd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other (MOU with GLD) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 May 2017 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 12:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9802a4f0-089c-4534-81cd-1ed437f563dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9802a4f0-089c-4534-81cd-1ed437f563dd
  20th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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