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title: "Legal Services in relation to an ISDS dispute"
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# Legal Services in relation to an ISDS dispute

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a124498-bb9b-44f1-97c3-54472f1ea2b1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Business and Trade, involves the provision of legal services related to an ISDS dispute, classified under the legal services industry category. The project location is in London, England, and the award stage of the procurement process took place with an award date of 7th July 2026. This selective procurement was conducted by calling off from a framework agreement. The contract covers a period from 7th July 2026 to 7th July 2030, with the total contract value set at £6,000,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in mining subsidence, mining finance, and quantum. The scope of work includes document review, management, preparation of pleadings, and expert evidence procurement, making it apt for firms that possess expertise in complex legal dispute resolution. While the procurement is already awarded to Ashurst LLP, similar opportunities through selective procurement methods may arise, befitting small and medium-sized enterprises with a capacity to deliver in such specialised areas. Organisations with established frameworks and credentials in legal processes are particularly well-placed to compete in future tenders initiated by the Department for Business and Trade.

## Notice

The Buyer, the Department of Business and Trade, requires assistance from the Supplier on document review and management, preparation of pleadings, submissions and witness statements, and procurement of expert evidence in the areas of mining subsidence, mining finance and quantum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea056f2-342d-4f71-9d5d-16afa2b90d50 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea056f2-342d-4f71-9d5d-16afa2b90d50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ea056f2-342d-4f71-9d5d-16afa2b90d50
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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