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title: "Postal Services - External Legal Advice"
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# Postal Services - External Legal Advice

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dc6b731-0f38-4514-b699-2df376c2d828

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has completed the procurement process for "Postal Services - External Legal Advice," which falls under the industry category of legal advisory and information services (CPV code 79140000). The procurement process, initiated through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, was awarded to the law firm Hogan Lovells. The contract, valued at £100,000, commenced on 26th June 2025 and is set to end on 25th March 2026. This procurement primarily serves multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and various overseas territories, with business activities concentrated in England, given the buyer's location in London.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for large law firms with expertise in legal advisory services, especially those that can effectively navigate the framework agreements employed by government departments. Businesses that are well-suited to such procurements generally have substantial legal capabilities and experience in handling institutional framework agreements. While the tender process is not specifically catered towards SMEs or VCSEs, large firms like Hogan Lovells can leverage this contract to strengthen their public sector portfolios and enhance their relationships within governmental circles, thereby offering strategic growth and visibility in the public domain.

## Notice

Legal services in relation to the provision of Postal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c6a0d-d771-4064-a291-a2a303851990 |
| 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 | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2025 - 25 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2025 at 12:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c6a0d-d771-4064-a291-a2a303851990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/833c6a0d-d771-4064-a291-a2a303851990
  14th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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