---
title: "Contract for the provision of legal services in relation to cross cutting trade negotiations"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE"
published: "2025-04-22"
---

# Contract for the provision of legal services in relation to cross cutting trade negotiations

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea.json)

## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Department for Business and Trade, headquartered in London, involved awarding a contract for the provision of legal services related to cross cutting trade negotiations. This project, classified under the 'Legal services' category with the CPV code 79100000, covers a broad range of geographical locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others. Commencing on 24th March 2025 and running until 24th March 2027, this contract was awarded to Fieldfisher LLP, with an active status as of 24th March 2025. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value set at £1,000,000 GBP and awarded for £500,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large legal firms with expertise in trade law across various regions mentioned. Although aimed at large-scale legal service providers, businesses that can provide robust external legal support across complex trade law issues might find strategic growth potential through such frameworks. The Department for Business and Trade’s engagement points towards a steady demand for proficient and comprehensive legal advisory services, bolstering capabilities for firms looking to expand their portfolio within this sector. However, suitability criteria suggest that SMEs and VCSEs might not find this particular contract aligned with their service delivery frameworks.

## Notice

The contract provides external legal support when necessary to advise on a range of cross cutting and general trade law issues.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3666d13-2f64-4b49-ab1a-47374b6875b7 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | FIELDFISHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3666d13-2f64-4b49-ab1a-47374b6875b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3666d13-2f64-4b49-ab1a-47374b6875b7
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2826f98c-bb9b-4e6e-8770-e73bd9b09394
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-271ce7e3-719b-4db5-a527-3f4d75147eea.json.