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title: "Specialist Legal Advice"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5000171-43ee-4064-974b-62f447879190"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
published: "2024-09-12"
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# Specialist Legal Advice

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5000171-43ee-4064-974b-62f447879190

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has successfully completed a procurement process to secure specialist legal advice. Under a direct award from the Legal Services Panel (CCS Framework), this contract was classified under the CPV code 79100000 for legal services. This process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The overall contract value is £100,000, and it covers services to be delivered in London, United Kingdom. The procurement culminated in an award made on 24th April 2024, with the contract period running from 14th August 2024 to 28th April 2025.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for large-scale legal service firms capable of providing high-level, specialist legal advice. Firms with comprehensive expertise in legal matters, particularly those familiar with serving governmental departments, would be well-suited to compete. By engaging in such prestigious contracts, firms can enhance their professional portfolios, foster long-term governmental relations, and expand their presence in the public sector.

## Notice

Direct Award from the Legal Services Panel (CCS Framework). For the provision of specialist legal advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be73d85-4913-4a1a-86c8-79d79690055c |
| 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 | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2024 - 28 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be73d85-4913-4a1a-86c8-79d79690055c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be73d85-4913-4a1a-86c8-79d79690055c
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/942cc094-0730-4b6a-a22b-0969a59384ad
  n/a

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