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title: "Legal services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS"
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# Legal services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73a5cf44-704e-4bf6-8fa8-6c5f8ee0dd0b

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## Summary

In a recently completed procurement process by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) based in London, a contract for legal services in relation to the proposed acquisition of International Distribution Services by EP Group was awarded. The procurement falls under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000). The tender, conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, had its tender period ending on 10th June 2024. The contract commenced on 11th June 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025. The value of the contract is GBP 225,000. The awarded supplier is Hogan Lovells, a large legal firm based in London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly large legal firms with expertise in corporate acquisitions. By providing legal advice and services for high-profile acquisitions such as that of International Distribution Services, firms can enhance their portfolio and reputation in the market. Smaller and specialised legal firms may find it challenging to qualify for such contracts due to the scale and complexity requirements. However, large firms standing to benefit include those with substantial resources and a track record of handling complex, high-value legal transactions.

## Notice

To provide DBT with legal services and advice in relation to the proposed acquisition of International Distribution Services by EP Group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760b063a-1b29-4741-9a4b-312c8f7826d4 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 10:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760b063a-1b29-4741-9a4b-312c8f7826d4
- 16 Aug 2024 at 19:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760b063a-1b29-4741-9a4b-312c8f7826d4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/760b063a-1b29-4741-9a4b-312c8f7826d4
  5th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ff22dec-b656-429e-939f-96d3d70bec99
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