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Project Hive

Department for Business and Trade

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Business and Trade

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

Contact Email: buyinglegalservices@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
11000000.0 GBP
Published
12 Nov 2025, 11:08
Deadline
31 Oct 2025, 17:00
Contract Start
01 Nov 2025, 00:00
Contract End
31 Oct 2027, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
79100000 - Legal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Hogan Lovells International LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Legal Advice in relation to complex litigation matters

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Opportunity Context

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