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title: "UKEF Legal Services General Export Facility (GEF)"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# UKEF Legal Services General Export Facility (GEF)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a32140d-0f82-467f-b895-3d70e258161b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "UKEF Legal Services General Export Facility (GEF)" contract, offered by the Department for International Trade based in London, England. This direct procurement method involved a single tender action and had a total value of £40,000. The contract, classified under legal services, commenced on 28 June 2022 and is set to run until 10 November 2022. The tender period concluded on 10 May 2022, marking the completion of this stage.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for law firms and legal service providers that possess expertise in export finance and guarantee agreements. Businesses that can effectively support UK Export Finance in navigating the complexities of the GEF and associated agreements are well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Given the size and scope of this contract, larger legal firms with a track record in this industry will likely find themselves at a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

## Notice

The provision of Legal support to UK Export Finance on dealing with the GEF and EWCS/BSS Master Guarantee Agreements (MGAs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4046e2a-f221-4d7b-863b-a73153476c5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jun 2022 - 10 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 2BL |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4046e2a-f221-4d7b-863b-a73153476c5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4046e2a-f221-4d7b-863b-a73153476c5c
  1st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b758d41-8e86-4e3d-a4e0-0abe0cd39b51
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