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title: "Project Hive"
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# Project Hive

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-acc19fff-7bd4-4261-98a7-c1ca575b2aa3

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Project Hive," led by the Department for Business and Trade, sought legal advice services in relation to complex litigation matters. The procurement was part of the legal services industry category with an estimated contract value of £11,000,000. This tender followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and its status is complete with an active award. The key dates include the tender period end date on 31st October 2025, and the contract period spanning from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027. The services will be delivered to multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions worldwide. The awarded supplier is Hogan Lovells International LLP, a large-scale organisation based in London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of managing complex litigation cases. While the procurement process primarily targeted large-scale legal service providers, businesses with an established presence and expertise in handling intricate legal matters could effectively position themselves for such contracts in future opportunities. Enterprises aiming for growth in legal consultancy can benefit from engaging in similar frameworks, enhancing visibility and fostering robust partnerships with governmental bodies like the Department for Business and Trade.

## Notice

Legal Advice in relation to complex litigation matters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e694e3-525d-4512-a44f-ea76fc5f5962 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,000,000 |
| 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 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 | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e694e3-525d-4512-a44f-ea76fc5f5962

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80e694e3-525d-4512-a44f-ea76fc5f5962
  12th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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