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title: "Legal Services to Support Engagement with the UK Steel Industry"
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# Legal Services to Support Engagement with the UK Steel Industry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac326feb-572e-460d-8e46-37f1be12ddf3

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract titled "Legal Services to Support Engagement with the UK Steel Industry" under the CPV classification of legal services (79100000). This procurement process aimed to secure legal expertise to protect the government's interests in commercial law matters concerning the steel industry and provide strategic advice on various ongoing projects. The procurement method was selective, proceeding through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract's period spans from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2026. The contract's total value is GBP 5,500,000, with the minimum bid valued at GBP 1,500,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those with capabilities to handle complex commercial law and industry-specific issues related to the steel industry. Large law firms, such as Ashurst LLP, which won the contract, are well-suited to compete due to the requirement for extensive expertise and resources. Businesses that can offer strategic legal advice and support high-stakes government projects may find this contract stimulating for their profile and expansion in the legal services market. Given the global reach of the services, firms operating in British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom would benefit from these opportunities.

## Notice

This contract is for legal services to protect HMG's interests regarding commercial law matters in relation to the steel industry and to provide strategic advice on multiple live projects where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd6423f-40c7-4176-b8bb-5eb7f9b3095f |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2025 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd6423f-40c7-4176-b8bb-5eb7f9b3095f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cd6423f-40c7-4176-b8bb-5eb7f9b3095f
  17th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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