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title: "Further Legal Services in Relation to the Proposed Acquisition of IDS"
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# Further Legal Services in Relation to the Proposed Acquisition of IDS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acb35463-3371-431c-9a5b-3e2e56574828

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has completed a procurement process for further legal services in relation to the proposed acquisition of IDS. This tender, valued at £400,000, falls under the category of legal services and includes a comprehensive scope covering British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was managed through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period closing on 10th September 2024 and the contract period running from 11th September 2024 to 31st March 2025. The awarded supplier is Hogan Lovells International LLP, a large-scale firm based in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the legal services sector, particularly those experienced in supporting high-profile government acquisitions. Though the contract is not suited for SMEs or VCSEs, large legal firms with a strong background in international trade law and acquisition support would find this project highly advantageous for business growth. Companies with the capability to deliver comprehensive and specialised legal services across multiple jurisdictions are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio and drive business expansion.

## Notice

Legal services to support DBT in the proposed acquisition of IDS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1703e434-e6f7-4096-994f-997c5449c8db |
| 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 | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 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 | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1703e434-e6f7-4096-994f-997c5449c8db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1703e434-e6f7-4096-994f-997c5449c8db
  10th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69b2b895-e1dc-4d45-b745-a6e5ea2fc809
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