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title: "Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) Appeal (P&P*)"
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# Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) Appeal (P&P*)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db73e343-6401-48d1-8e09-1b6e3764c20e

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) Appeal (P&P*)" with the awarding of the tender to Addleshaw Goddard LLP. This contract falls under the "Legal advisory and information services" category (CPV 79140000) and will be servicing locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is at the award phase with the contract starting on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 30th November 2027. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 31st March 2025. The contract value is £18,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering large-scale legal advisory services, aiming to secure high-value public sector contracts. The awarded contract to Addleshaw Goddard LLP highlights the potential for substantial revenue generation and enhancement of market reputation for businesses capable of operating within these extensive geographical areas. Given the tender’s suitability for SMEs, companies of varying scales engaged in legal consultancy and advisory services could find similar opportunities advantageous for accelerating business growth and expanding their service portfolio within the public sector.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade has commissioned work to Addleshaw Goddard LLP.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4581e6-5cf6-49bc-b869-c163298c68ec |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,000,000 |
| 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 | ADDLESHAW GODDARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4581e6-5cf6-49bc-b869-c163298c68ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4581e6-5cf6-49bc-b869-c163298c68ec
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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