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title: "UKEF Legal Services General Export Facility (GEF) NFBI"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b3021bd-7641-40e8-83ab-287186606386"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# UKEF Legal Services General Export Facility (GEF) NFBI

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b3021bd-7641-40e8-83ab-287186606386

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "UKEF Legal Services General Export Facility (GEF) NFBI" was awarded by the Department for International Trade for the provision of legal advice to UK Export Finance in relation to non-bank financial institution lenders. The procurement process was classified as a tender and utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action below threshold. The contract period commenced on 27 June 2022 and will conclude on 9 August 2022, with a total contract value of £45,000. The key deadline for the tender period was on 9 May 2022.

This contract presents significant opportunities for law firms experienced in providing legal services related to financial institutions and export finance. Businesses that specialise in legal advisory services, particularly those familiar with Master Guarantee Agreements and the workings of non-bank financial institutions, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio and lead to further contracts in the lucrative area of governmental legal services.

## Notice

Provision of legal advice to UK Export Finance in dealing with GEF non-bank financial institution (NFBI) lenders and related Master Guarantee Agreements (MGAs)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a913ea1-b18f-45dd-bad5-3717f27d0733 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2022 - 9 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 2BL |
| 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 | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2022 at 13:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a913ea1-b18f-45dd-bad5-3717f27d0733
- 1 Jul 2022 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a913ea1-b18f-45dd-bad5-3717f27d0733

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a913ea1-b18f-45dd-bad5-3717f27d0733
  1st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66e4014e-d1be-424c-b1b5-56b4041bfea1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6812b0f-7d89-45e3-b615-1948a3d8c561
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