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title: "Specialist Legal Services to Support Engagement with UK Steel Industry"
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# Specialist Legal Services to Support Engagement with UK Steel Industry

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2192f4c-e5b8-472f-959d-59b402fa5899

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract to Hogan Lovells International LLP for specialist legal services to support engagement with the UK steel industry. This contract, valued at £245,000, falls under the legal services industry category (CPV classification 79100000) and covers multiple geographical locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a 'selective' method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and has now reached the award stage with a contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st October 2025. Key dates included the end of the tender period on 28th March 2025, with the award officially published on 22nd April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses adept at providing legal services within the commercial law sector, particularly those capable of engaging in high-stakes projects that involve comprehensive regional or international operation. As a call-off from an existing framework agreement, it solidifies a critical partnership with HMG and positions the successful business to leverage its expertise in dealing with commercial legal matters pertinent to the steel industry. Such contracts not only allow for immediate revenue and visibility enhancements but also build long-term credibility and relationships within government circles.

## Notice

This contract is for legal services to protect HMG's interests regarding commercial law matters in relation to a specific legal project

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8cdfde-3b47-4820-bddb-a9eed4453206 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,000 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2025 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8cdfde-3b47-4820-bddb-a9eed4453206

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8cdfde-3b47-4820-bddb-a9eed4453206
  22nd April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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