Awarded contract

Trade Law Panel

  • The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

F03: Contract award notice

Notice reference: 2021/S 000-002976

Published 12 February 2021, 10:56pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9PP

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3150103503

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/ccs

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Trade Law Panel

Reference number

RM6183

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 79100000 - Legal services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) put in place a Framework Contract for the provision of specialist legal services for International Trade Law, to be utilised by UK Central Government Departments and associated bodies (Buyers) identified at VI.3.

This Framework was recommended vehicle for all International Trade Law Services required by Buyers. Its purpose was to complement existing government legal frameworks and specifically assist with international trade disputes and negotiations.

The Framework is established for 4 years and comprises of:

Lot 1 (International Trade and Disputes)

Lot 2 (International Trade and Negotiations)

The appointed Suppliers will provide legal services in respect of all the Mandatory Specialisms detailed in the Specification and Optional Specialisms (if qualified to do so). Suppliers will provide services relating to domestic law of different jurisdictions. The full Specification is set out in Framework Schedule 1 (Specification).

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £115,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

International Trade and Disputes

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 covers advice and services in relation to the mitigation and conduct of disputes under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and trade agreement dispute settlement mechanisms, as well as compliance with and enforcement of international law relating to trade, including but not limited to the law of WTO and trade agreements.

Lot 1 is predominantly for the provision of Services in the law of the WTO and trade agreement disputes as well as both international and foreign domestic law in respect of the Framework’s subject matter.

Suppliers appointed to this lot must provide advice and services in relation to the areas of Mandatory Specialism detailed in the specification for Lot 1.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Price - Weighting: 20

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

International Trade & Negotiations

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 79100000 - Legal services
  • 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
  • 79111000 - Legal advisory services
  • 79112000 - Legal representation services
  • 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
  • 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 covers the provision of legal advice and services in relation to the negotiation and implementation of trade agreements and trading relationships, and compliance with and enforcement of international law relating to trade. This includes the law of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and trade agreements.

Suppliers appointed to this lot must provide advice and services in relation to the areas of Mandatory Specialism detailed in the specification for Lot 2.

Suppliers will also be required to provide subcontracting arrangements rapidly and advise on, or provide ready access to, the whole range of chapters within a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).  

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80

Price - Weighting: 20

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2020/S 128-314885


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ashurst LLP

London Fruit & Wool Exchange, 1 Duval Square

London

E1 6PW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker & McKenzie LLP

100 New Bridge Street

London

EC4V 6JA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Governor's House, 5 Laurence Pountney Hill

London

EC4R 0BR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Governor's House, 5 Laurence Pountney Hill

London

EC4R 0BR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Burges Salmon LLP

One Glass Wharf

Bristol

BS2 0ZX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Arent Fox LLP

1717 K St NW, Washington, DC

20006

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Clifford Chance LLP

10 Upper Bank Street

London

E14 5JJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Clifford Chance LLP

10 Upper Bank Street

London

E14 5JJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dentons UK and Middle East LLP

One Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Dentons UK and Middle East LLP

One Fleet Place

London

EC4M 7WS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DLA Piper UK LLP

160 Aldersgate Street, Barbican

London

EC1A 4HT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fieldfisher LLP

Riverbank House, Swan Lane

London

EC3R 4TT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fieldfisher LLP

Riverbank House, Swan Lane

London

EC3R 4TT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

65 Fleet Street,

London

EC4Y 1HS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Linklaters LLP

Linklaters LLP, One Silk Street, London

London

EC2Y 8HQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP

1 South Dearborn, Chicago,

IL

60603

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Sidley Austin (CE) LLP

1 South Dearborn, Chicago,

IL

60603

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Steptoe & Johnson UK LLP

5 Aldermanbury Square

London

EC2V 7HR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Steptoe & Johnson UK LLP

5 Aldermanbury Square

London

EC2V 7HR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tereposky & DeRose LLP

Suite 1000, 81 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa

Ontario

K1P 6K7

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Van Bael & Bellis

Chaussée de La Hulpe 166 1170

Brussels

Country

Belgium

NUTS code
  • BE - BELGIUM
The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

White & Case LLP

5 Old Broad Street,

London

EC2N 1DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

49 Park Lane

London

W1K 1PS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

49 Park Lane

London

W1K 1PS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Pinsent Masons LLP

160 Aldersgate Street, Barbican

London

EC1A 4HT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Baker & Hostetler LLP

Key Tower, 127 Public Square, Ste. 2000

Cleveland

OH 44114-1214

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

DuMoulin LLP, 55 Metcalfe Street; Suite 1300

Ottowa

ON K1P 6L5

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

ZHONG LUN LAW FIRM

28/31/33/36/37F, SK TOWER, 6A JIANGUOMENWAI AVENUE, CHAOYANG DISTRICT,

BEIJING 100022, P. R.

Country

China

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Miura & Partners

3F Otemachi First Square East Tower, 1-5-1 Chiyoda-ku, 100-0004

Tokyo

Country

Japan

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Yulchon LLC

Parnas Tower, 38th Floor, 521 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164

Seoul

Country

South Korea

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

A Nortons

135 Daisy Street

Sandton

Country

South Africa

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

1

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 28

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TLT LLP

One Redcliff Street,

Bristol

BS1 6TP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

McDermott Will & Emery LLP

444 West Lake Street, Suite 4000

Chicago

IL 60606-0029

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide St. W, Toronto

ON

M5H 4E3

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £70,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section five. Award of contract

Contract No

RM6183

Lot No

2

Title

Trade Law Panel

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15 January 2021

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 26

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

TLT LLP

One Redcliff Street

Bristol

BS1 6TP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UK - UNITED KINGDOM
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

McDermott Will & Emery LLP

444 West Lake Street, Suite 4000

Chicago

IL 60606-0029

Country

United States

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide St. W, Toronto

ON

M5H 4E3

Country

Canada

NUTS code
  • 00 - Other NUTS code
The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £45,000,000

five.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

The value provided in Section II.1.7 is only an estimate. We cannot guarantee to suppliers any business through this Commercial Agreement.

As part of this contract award notice the following can be accessed at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4384251b-a4d0-4baf-8800-5ce61ea53d75

1) Redacted Commercial Agreement;

2) List of Successful Suppliers;

3) Customer list

On 2.4.2014 Government introduced its Government Security Classifications (GSC) scheme which replaced Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All bidders were required to make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact this requirement. This link provides information on the GSC at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

Cyber Essentials is a mandatory requirement for Central Government contracts which involve handling personal information or provide certain ICT products/services. Government is taking steps to reduce the levels of cyber security risk in its supply chain through the Cyber Essentials scheme. The scheme defines a set of controls which, when implemented, will provide organisations with basic protection from the most prevalent forms of threat coming from the internet. To participate in this procurement, bidders were required to demonstrate they comply with the technical requirements prescribed by Cyber Essentials, for services under and in connection with this procurement.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

LIVERPOOL

L3 9PP

Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 3450103503

Country

United Kingdom