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title: "Contract for the provision of external legal advice and support in relation to the XLinks project (award notice - not an opportunity)"
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# Contract for the provision of external legal advice and support in relation to the XLinks project (award notice - not an opportunity)

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18c5ac41-0922-4507-a9b4-821bd99f95a6

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded a contract for the provision of external legal advice and support in relation to the XLinks project to Dentons UK & Middle East LLP. The contract, valued at £400,000 GBP, falls under the main procurement category of services. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 15th November 2023 and ends on 31st December 2025, with the tender period closing on 17th August 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for law firms specializing in legal advisory and information services to expand their business. Companies with expertise in providing external legal support can leverage this tender to grow their market presence. BEIS's decision to award this contract signifies a strategic move in obtaining specialised legal services for the XLinks project, creating a mutually beneficial opportunity for both parties involved in the contracting process.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of external legal advice and support in relation to the XLinks project - award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e895a7-29bc-49ee-8674-44b023f1d69e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DENTONS UK & MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 11:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e895a7-29bc-49ee-8674-44b023f1d69e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52e895a7-29bc-49ee-8674-44b023f1d69e
  15th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bb3508c-52ae-4a5e-9f64-a3d71565d481
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