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title: "Project Heather - Legal"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-06-28"
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# Project Heather - Legal

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bddc006-4de0-4d6b-a991-47346de51a2a

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal advisory and representation services to Ashurst LLP as part of Project Heather. The contract, valued at £200,000 GBP, was procured through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 16th May 2024, with the contract period starting on 17th May 2024 and ending on 16th November 2024. The buying organisation is based in London, England, and is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This contract presents an opportunity for legal service providers to engage with the Department for International Trade. Businesses in the legal advisory and representation services industry, especially those with experience in government contracts and frameworks, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract, which supports Project Heather, can serve as a growth opportunity for businesses looking to establish long-term partnerships with government bodies and expand their portfolios in the legal services sector.

## Notice

The Department for Business & Trade has commissioned work to Ashurst LLP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1f510c-22f2-4a58-acef-47848adccf70 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2024 - 16 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2024 at 12:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1f510c-22f2-4a58-acef-47848adccf70

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1f510c-22f2-4a58-acef-47848adccf70
  28th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ef7c4c69-a0e2-4144-b44a-d1662a1f6137
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