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title: "Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dff00aac-b1da-4813-bb80-cafc81e0c7ce"
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buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
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# Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dff00aac-b1da-4813-bb80-cafc81e0c7ce

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has completed a procurement process for "Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon," classified under legal services. The tender was opened using an open procedure above the threshold, with an award value of £66,881. The contract commenced on 1st April 2022 and will run until 31st March 2025, with the possibility of annual extensions. The tender period concluded on 13th October 2021, and delivery addresses include the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the legal services sector looking to expand their portfolio and gain experience working with governmental entities. Businesses with expertise in providing legal support, particularly those familiar with diplomatic and international legal frameworks, would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The successful supplier, Sociedade Rebelo de Sousa & Advogados Associados, SP, RD, exemplifies the kind of large, capable firms that could engage in this procurement area.

## Notice

Contract for provision of Legal Services to the British Embassy Lisbon . The contract duration is three years thereafter with optional extension of another two years (option to renew annually).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43265b5-7fd2-4650-8e49-2fdc238b329a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,881 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,881 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AN |
| 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 | SOCIADADE REBELO DE SOUSA & ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS, SP, RD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2022 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43265b5-7fd2-4650-8e49-2fdc238b329a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e43265b5-7fd2-4650-8e49-2fdc238b329a
  21st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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