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title: "Legal services in relation to CPTPP, Canada and Mexico trade negotiations"
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# Legal services in relation to CPTPP, Canada and Mexico trade negotiations

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91f8de49-a588-411e-9388-ba8708604ae6

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for legal services related to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) negotiations with Canada and Mexico. This tender, titled "Legal services in relation to CPTPP, Canada and Mexico trade negotiations," falls under the legal services industry category and is valued at £7 million. The contract commenced on 17th August 2021 and is set to last for 36 months, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service framework agreement, and it was completed on 16th July 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those specialising in trade law and interested in government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to compete in this tender, as the procurement process specifically indicates suitability for SMEs. Firms that are adept in navigating international trade agreements and have experience with government contracts would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

This Call Off Contract was awarded by Accelerated Further Competition through Lot 2 of the Trade Law Panel (RM6183) Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework. The Call Off Contract is to provide legal services to the Department for International Trade in relation to the CPTPP, Canada, and Mexico, trade negotiations. The contract has a term of 36 months and one optional 12-month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40333d2-99ae-4b77-9e63-946f027b657b |
| 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 | 6 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2021 - 16 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS; MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY; TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2021 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40333d2-99ae-4b77-9e63-946f027b657b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d40333d2-99ae-4b77-9e63-946f027b657b
  6th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/489a225a-9052-4873-b7c0-66ee8d0ad493
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/85ac48d5-55aa-4150-ac06-9f64d305909e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/20555d94-8e4b-41ec-85db-148d0a27213b
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e97969cf-1261-41d2-b6ae-f70f4b726d61
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