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title: "The Provision of Legal Advice on Decommissioning Relief Deeds"
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# The Provision of Legal Advice on Decommissioning Relief Deeds

Buyer: HM TREASURY : HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-404e8ab4-25b1-441c-b9ff-8f9c4006db6e

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## Summary

HM Treasury is undertaking a public procurement process titled "The Provision of Legal Advice on Decommissioning Relief Deeds". This contract, valued at £35,000, falls under the legal services industry category and includes provisions for delivery to various regions, including the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with key dates marking the end of the tender period on 8 January 2020, and the contract period spanning from 14 January 2020 to 13 May 2020. This procurement was processed through a Direct Award from a Framework Agreement.

This tender presents opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in legal services related to tax legislation and decommissioning activities. Given that the awarded contract has gone to the prominent firm Slaughter & May, other large legal services providers may wish to explore similar frameworks or future contracts to expand their business. Those competing in this space should have a robust understanding of UK tax law and relevant legislative interactions, preparing them to offer competitive bids in subsequent procurement opportunities.

## Notice

FaCLS DA for Legal advice on matter relating to DRD and its interaction with UK Tax Legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bf3949-b16f-436e-91dc-781bb9576cd0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award from Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2020 - 13 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 : HM TREASURY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SLAUGHTER & MAY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2020 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bf3949-b16f-436e-91dc-781bb9576cd0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20bf3949-b16f-436e-91dc-781bb9576cd0
  2nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/622eb184-d7b9-4d72-86d3-32dab24cbfab
  Award Letter [Redacted]
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb4339a3-4f34-4475-9734-cb5dd0f62abf
  Contract Order Form and Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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