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title: "Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7397b2f2-74aa-4920-9723-35c5c102ac45"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-07-07"
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# Legal Services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7397b2f2-74aa-4920-9723-35c5c102ac45

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## Summary

The Bank of England has completed a public procurement process awarding a contract for the provision of legal services. The procurement, identified by ID CON/1001855 and valued at £45,000, was conducted via a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded to Clifford Chance LLP, a large-scale supplier, with the contract period spanning from 1st January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The legal services fall under the CPV classification 79100000, and the main location for service delivery is in England, United Kingdom. The procurement process was managed from the Bank's London address in Threadneedle Street.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for growth, particularly for large legal firms capable of delivering comprehensive legal services. Such contracts can enhance a firm's portfolio and offer consistent work within a set timeframe, solidifying their position in the market. However, the suitability criteria indicate that this tender was not specifically geared towards SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), suggesting that this sector is more rewarding for well-established firms with substantial resources. Legal businesses with a robust presence in England and the capacity to manage high-profile contracts effectively can leverage this award to strengthen their ties with esteemed institutions like the Bank of England.

## Notice

To provide legal services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310d1a58-4f35-421d-9bb8-0be12e88cbba |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLIFFORD CHANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310d1a58-4f35-421d-9bb8-0be12e88cbba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/310d1a58-4f35-421d-9bb8-0be12e88cbba
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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