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title: "Australia/New Zealand Trade Legal Support"
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# Australia/New Zealand Trade Legal Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ee84da7-b0d6-4638-8ee1-51502638631a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Australia/New Zealand Trade Legal Support" is managed by the Department for International Trade (DIT). This contract falls under the legal services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded for the provision of legal advice related to Free Trade Agreements between the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The contract, valued at £4,500,000, commenced on 25th August 2020 and will run until 25th August 2023. The tender was awarded on 17th August 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for law firms and legal service providers familiar with trade agreements, international law, and the specific legal contexts of Australia and New Zealand. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal sector may find this contract particularly appealing, allowing them to grow by providing specialised legal insights and support in a high-value international context. Businesses well-versed in trade law and experienced in public sector contracts may have a competitive advantage in pursuing similar future opportunities.

## Notice

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for developing, coordinating and delivering new trade and investment policy for the UK, including preparing for and then negotiating Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and market access deals with non-EU countries. This contract is for the provision of external legal advice to support the Department for International Trade in the negotiation of a future UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand FTA. Requests for advice will be centred around Australia and New Zealand law and legal structures relating to the traditional areas of an FTA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438248fc-12e3-4d07-bce2-77da578c2862 |
| 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 | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2020 - 25 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,500,000 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2020 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438248fc-12e3-4d07-bce2-77da578c2862

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/438248fc-12e3-4d07-bce2-77da578c2862
  7th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/78aa34a5-01d4-4e9f-be55-66d0d3e6ee0b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8689ee48-fb35-4822-aecd-b41f83e374a4

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