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title: "Legal Services in relation to the UK - Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Negotiations"
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# Legal Services in relation to the UK - Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Negotiations

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6051928-a603-4e48-92ad-f971b08fa39c

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for "Legal Services in relation to the UK - Gulf Cooperation Council Trade Negotiations" through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework (RM6183). The award, valued at £6,000,000, is intended to support legal services over a contract period starting from 26th May 2022 to 25th May 2025, with an optional 12-month extension. The procurement process has reached the award stage, following a tender period that concluded on 28th April 2022, and is classified under the services industry, specifically focusing on legal services.

This contract presents significant business opportunities, particularly for legal firms with expertise in international trade negotiations, especially those familiar with the Gulf Cooperation Council. Competitors would benefit from having a solid background in trade law and experience in similar governmental contracts. The scope of work could appeal to large law firms that are strategically positioned to engage in extensive legal consultations and negotiations, thereby enhancing their service offerings and market presence in this specialised area.

## Notice

This Call Off Contract was awarded by 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 UK- Gulf Cooperation Council 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/72adfcd4-f347-4b99-bafb-98cc91315541 |
| 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2022 - 25 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 31 May 2022 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72adfcd4-f347-4b99-bafb-98cc91315541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72adfcd4-f347-4b99-bafb-98cc91315541
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7422883-0e91-486a-a50b-1f8d36edbd7a
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