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04 Aug 2026 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Legal Services to support the Rolls-Royce Framework Agreement" has been completed by the Department for Business and Trade, a prominent government organisation based in London, England. This tender, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The legal services are to be delivered across a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period began on 17th July 2026 and will conclude on 17th July 2027, with the award being published on 4th August 2026 for transparency purposes. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the total contract value is £208,333.33.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of servicing large, multi-national framework agreements. Although the procurement method was selective, indicating a restricted pool of suppliers, this tender highlights the potential for large legal firms like Hogan Lovells International LLP, the awarded supplier, to secure substantial contracts with government departments. Legal businesses that can operate on a broad international scale would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, particularly when such opportunities arise through government frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services to support the Rolls-Royce Framework Agreement

Notice Description

This has been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. DBT require an external legal firm to support in the creation of the Rolls Royce Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cff9d03-db85-433d-9f6d-7befcccabed7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522539f9-160e-4ccc-868a-8c78c1035a0d
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
Not specified
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
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£208,333 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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

HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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