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Legal Services - Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience

DSIT

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12 May 2026 at 16:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, has recently completed a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement for the provision of "Legal Services - Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience". This procurement, classified under the "Legal services" category with a budget of £100,000 GBP, was awarded to Ashurst LLP. The contract spans from 6th May 2026 to 5th May 2028, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 12th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing legal services, especially those SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) interested in data infrastructure security and resilience. Companies with the capacity to deliver specialised legal expertise in the realm of data security across international territories would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, enabling expansion into broader markets. The selective procurement method indicates a preference for organisations already established within framework agreements, offering a strategic advantage for businesses looking to solidify their standing in the public procurement space.

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Notice Title

Legal Services - Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience

Notice Description

Legal Services for the Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ba88ef0-f5ff-4e7e-af5a-ae203a673d5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f1575c-6196-4759-b167-c35ec920a308
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 5 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASHURST

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