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Legal Support for WSTP contracts

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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26 Jun 2026 at 08:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Legal Support for WSTP contracts" was conducted by the Government Property Agency, based in Birmingham, England. This concluded tender, classified under the industry category of legal services with CPV code 79100000, sought to procure ongoing ad-hoc legal advice related to the WSTP suite of contracts. Initially opened for selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement, the process progressed to the award stage. The contract, worth £90,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, offering services throughout the United Kingdom. The project completion and award decision were finalised by 26th May 2026.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector contract law, to expand their service offerings and client base. With the Government Property Agency as the contracting authority, successful bidders such as Burges Salmon Solicitors can leverage their awarded status to strengthen their portfolio and reputation within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises could find similar opportunities in future tenders, especially those adept in specialized legal services, which align with the agency's ongoing collaboration and procurement needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support for WSTP contracts

Notice Description

GPA require ongoing ad-hoc legal advice in relation to the WSTP suite of contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f1ccb5a-0e1c-4fe5-842f-db22105c647a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b7f5556-a7e4-41e2-8df7-c4956c155273
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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