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External Legal Support Tasked By GLD

DEFRA

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEFRA

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, London, SW1P 3JR, United Kingdom

Contact Name: DEFRA

Contact Email: defra.helpline@defra.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 03459335577

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
60000.0 GBP
Published
13 Oct 2025, 15:22
Deadline
03 Jun 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
03 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
07 Jun 2027, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Dentons UK and Middle East LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Legal Advice to support DEFRA on a commercial negotiation/litigation

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