---
title: "External Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d430"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BANK OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-10-27"
---

# External Legal Services

Buyer: BANK OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d430

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## Summary

The recent contracting process initiated by the Bank of England, located in London, sought to appoint an external legal advisor to support its operations. Operating under the title "External Legal Services," this procurement falls within the services category, and the process has been completed. The procurement method was described as "below threshold - unknown," adhering to legal guidelines outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP was awarded the contract, which began on 6th May 2025 and is set to conclude on 30th October 2025. The project's reach extends across several UK regions, creating a broad impact and wide-reaching benefits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in legal services. Large firms capable of delivering comprehensive legal consultation and representation to government bodies stand to benefit greatly. Engaging in such contracts enables firms to solidify credibility and expand their influence within the public sector. Other businesses involved in legal consultancy or those aiming to partner with large-scale law service providers could leverage such contracts to grow and diversify their portfolio.

## Notice

To appoint an external legal advisor to support the Bank.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068547-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 30 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BANK OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2R 8AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Walbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068547-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068547-2025
  27th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eversheds-sutherland.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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