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title: "General Legal Advice and Services to support Financial Services Tender"
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# General Legal Advice and Services to support Financial Services Tender

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb0b47ea-2383-4deb-8369-b5ed14fd9993

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for "General Legal Advice and Services to support Financial Services Tender" to Burges Salmon LLP. This procurement, classified under the legal advisory and representation services industry category, involves the provision of specialist procurement-related legal advice, including evaluation, procedural, and documentary guidance. The contract period spans from 21 June 2024 to 30 September 2024, with the award notice published on 10 September 2024. This direct award, facilitated via the CCS Legal services framework, encompasses a procurement method classified as "Other - Direct Award." The services are to be rendered globally, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other regions, with a contract value amounting to £20,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses particularly adept in legal advisory and representation services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By collaborating with a large and reputable entity such as the FCDO, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain credibility, and expand their market reach. SMEs specialised in providing procurement-related legal advice stand a significant advantage, aligning with the tender's objective of supporting financial services through proficient legal guidance. Additionally, due to the extensive geographical coverage of the required services, businesses with a global or regional presence would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes.

## Notice

Notification of a Direct Award via the CCS Legal services framework to Burges Salmon LLP for the provision of specialist procurement-related legal advice related to a Tender procedure. Provision of advice on evaluation, procedural and documentary matters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a22602-0aae-492e-b950-cdd32164a818 |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,600 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | EAST KILBRIDE |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G75 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | East Kilbride West |
| Westminster constituency | East Kilbride and Strathaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a22602-0aae-492e-b950-cdd32164a818

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8a22602-0aae-492e-b950-cdd32164a818
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5176c6d5-3355-4d37-9a66-65eed594a2bd
  n/a

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