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Specialist legal support for Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) for the Information Sharing Duty (ISD) (con_32015)

Department for Education

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14 Aug 2026 at 20:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education procured specialist legal and advisory support for implementing the new Information Sharing Duty (ISD), focused on Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs). The requirement covers legal advice and specialist guidance to support the department’s implementation of the duty. It is a professional services contract for legal advisory services, classified under CPV 79111000. Delivery covers the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East and South West of England. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The Department for Education, based in London, is the buying organisation.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to TLT LLP on 4 June 2026. The award value is £20,000. The contract runs from 4 June 2026 to 30 September 2026. The tender deadline was 28 May 2026 at 5pm. The Department for Education used a selective procedure, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, rather than an open competition. TLT LLP is the selected supplier and holds an active award for the full requirement. The procurement covered one service requirement across the listed English regions. The published information identifies legal advisory services as the classification and confirms that the contract concerns implementation support for the Information Sharing Duty.

This award indicates demand for law firms and specialist advisers able to support public-sector information governance and data-sharing programmes. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical experience drafting, reviewing or implementing Data Sharing Agreements, alongside a sound understanding of the legal and operational issues created by information-sharing duties. Relevant capability is likely to include translating legislation and policy into workable agreements, advising multiple public bodies or partners, and supporting implementation across geographically dispersed organisations. Suppliers should also be able to deliver focused advisory work under a framework call-off and demonstrate capacity for a short, defined engagement. The award to an established large legal practice shows that specialist legal credibility and public-sector delivery experience are important benchmarks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist legal support for Data Sharing Agreements (DSAs) for the Information Sharing Duty (ISD) (con_32015)

Notice Description

Provide legal and specialist advisory support to the Department for Education in relation to the implementation of the new Information Sharing Duty (ISD).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bb1d2c7-5e48-4c7f-986b-c96adb690819
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1536e62-0c89-4a7b-bf69-fa9768962066
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Education
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT LLP

Further Information

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