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title: "P2823 HMT-FBD Legal advice"
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# P2823 HMT-FBD Legal advice

Buyer: HM TREASURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa8a5cdb-32c8-4c9e-8e8e-b9bca1177097

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## Summary

The procurement process for “P2823 HMT-FBD Legal advice” was conducted by HM Treasury, located at 1 Horse Guards Road, London, England. This tender, classified under the legal services industry (CPV code 79100000), was awarded to Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, headquartered at 100 Bishopsgate, London. The procurement method was a direct award, and the status of the tender is complete. Key dates include the contract period from 4th July 2024 to 20th December 2025, with the award announced on 26th July 2024. This procurement falls under the services category, with suitability indicated for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly for SMEs that can deliver external legal advisory services to government departments. Businesses specialising in legal services will find this contract valuable due to its scope and the £200,000 contract value. The direct award method suggests that strong, established relationships and proven expertise in providing legal advice to governmental bodies are crucial for competing successfully in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

External legal advisory service to support the operation of the department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecb283e-6f09-4225-8ad6-13417df0f00c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jul 2024 - 20 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | HM TREASURY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| 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 | FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2024 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecb283e-6f09-4225-8ad6-13417df0f00c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eecb283e-6f09-4225-8ad6-13417df0f00c
  26th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30b64482-b6d9-4693-b631-2ea63b5205d6

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