PS24206 - Legal Advice in connection with DSIT's shareholding in Eutelsat Communications SA and OneWeb Holdings Limited
About This Opportunity
legal services consulting services contract awarded in United Kingdom: PS24206 - Legal. By DSIT. Awarded to Simmons & Simmons LLP (EUR 500K, Nov 2024).
This is a consulting contract in the legal services and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Commercial Law and Investment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the legal services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
* THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION *
This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Legal Service Panel RM6179 - Lot 2 - Financial and Complex Legal Services
Brief Description of Requirement
7. To provide legal opinions, advice and guidance to support HMG management of its Eutelsat Group/OneWeb investment.. CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 17, 2025. Last refreshed today. Reference: tender_459620/1429850. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About DSIT
DSIT has issued 113 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 109 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Education & Training, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
Simmons & Simmons LLP was awarded the contract for €500,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_459620/1429850 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Simmons & Simmons LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by DSIT in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Law & Legal Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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