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title: "Legal Services in relation to UK being a member of CPTPP"
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# Legal Services in relation to UK being a member of CPTPP

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c444a40e-839d-4c4f-b161-4db811f56938

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully concluded a procurement process for legal services relevant to the UK's membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The contract, awarded to Hogan Lovells LLP, falls under the legal advisory and representation services category, with a procurement value of £3,000,000. The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 22nd June 2026 to 19th June 2028, covering numerous geographical areas including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This stage marks the Award phase of the procurement, which was completed on 22nd June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced with international trade agreements. Businesses that operate on a scale large enough to manage such contracts and have a background in dealing with government frameworks will find this an advantageous arena for expansion. Moreover, the suitability for SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises) highlights a wide array of companies that can potentially vie for similar contracts in future procurement cycles, fostering competitive growth and sectoral development.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a legal contract to Hogan Lovells for supporting UK's active role as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5bc9a1-1a7e-4e87-ad6f-59f34b640bc2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5bc9a1-1a7e-4e87-ad6f-59f34b640bc2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c5bc9a1-1a7e-4e87-ad6f-59f34b640bc2
  24th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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