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Contract for the provision of legal services in relation to cross cutting trade negotiations

Department for Business and Trade

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Business and Trade

Buyer Address: Old Admiralty Building, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY, England

Contact Name: Department for Business and Trade

Contact Email: buyinglegalservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Published
22 Apr 2025, 15:01
Deadline
20 Mar 2025, 11:59
Contract Start
24 Mar 2025, 00:00
Contract End
24 Mar 2027, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Fieldfisher LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The contract provides external legal support when necessary to advise on a range of cross cutting and general trade law issues.

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