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title: "Debt Recovery and Litigation Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-11-08"
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# Debt Recovery and Litigation Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddf147c9-50b0-43f7-85cc-ddd024045fec

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has completed the procurement process for "Debt Recovery and Litigation Services". The tender falls under the Legal advisory services category with a contract value of GBP 500,000. The award was made to Shakespeare Martineau LLP on 8th October 2024, with the contract period running from 11th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. This selective procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement and includes services extending to British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and globally.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in debt recovery and legal advisory services. Large firms, specifically, may find this contract advantageous due to the scale and nature of the services required. The international scope of the work and the prestigious nature of the buying organisation—Department for International Trade—provide a robust platform for business expansion and visibility. Companies with extensive experience in international legal services and managing debt recovery processes effectively would be well-suited for such tenders in the future.

## Notice

Department for Business and Trade has a requirement for Debt and Litigation services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7d1390-4e1d-44fb-af95-aaa093da3e07 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2024 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7d1390-4e1d-44fb-af95-aaa093da3e07

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7d1390-4e1d-44fb-af95-aaa093da3e07
  8th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/848edc26-ca0c-42a9-839e-98218fc648f7
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