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title: "US Trade Legal Support"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE"
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# US Trade Legal Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe2bd8bb-3b85-4610-bec3-685c8b333079

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "US Trade Legal Support" contract was initiated by the Department for International Trade, based in London, England. This contract, classified under legal services (CPV code 79100000), has a total value of £6,000,000 and was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 17th October 2019, while the contract spans from 14th February 2020 to 13th February 2022.

This legal support tender offers significant opportunities for law firms, particularly those with expertise in international trade agreements and United States law. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services could effectively compete for similar contracts, thereby expanding their portfolios. Engaging in such projects not only enhances their service offerings but also positions them strategically within the legal market, especially concerning international trade negotiations.

## Notice

External legal advice to support the Department for International Trade in the possible negotiation of a future UK-US Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Requests for advice will be around United States law and legal structures relating to the traditional areas of an FTA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926103bc-59ab-426c-bc15-44756efad7b2 |
| 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 | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 13 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,000,000 |
| 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 INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0TL |
| 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 | LINKLATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2020 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926103bc-59ab-426c-bc15-44756efad7b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/926103bc-59ab-426c-bc15-44756efad7b2
  2nd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb3db792-9fef-4a55-9676-087563c9e72b
  Contract

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