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title: "External Legal Counsel - Bridge Bank Indemnity"
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# External Legal Counsel - Bridge Bank Indemnity

Buyer: HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37dabbaf-f036-4331-8c5b-4a4b15e44352

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## Summary

HM Treasury has completed a procurement process titled "External Legal Counsel - Bridge Bank Indemnity," seeking legal services to support a joint HMT and Bank of England Bridge Bank indemnity project. The contract, awarded to Slaughter and May Limited, covers the period from 20th December 2024 to 28th February 2025, with a value of £50,000. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). The project is based in the United Kingdom, and key stages have been completed, with the award status active as of 20th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the legal sector, particularly those experienced in handling high-profile governmental indemnity cases. Large firms with extensive legal expertise and resources, similar to Slaughter and May Limited, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The structured framework agreement allows for efficiency in contracting, making it an attractive prospect for businesses looking to expand their portfolio with government contracts and gain prestigious assignments that potentially lead to further opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Legal counsel to support a joint HMT and Bank of England Bridge Bank indemnity work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cd00b8-8868-47ec-8b70-88c3a38c7ffe |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | HM TREASURY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| 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 | SLAUGHTER AND MAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 16:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cd00b8-8868-47ec-8b70-88c3a38c7ffe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09cd00b8-8868-47ec-8b70-88c3a38c7ffe
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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