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Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support (Direct Award)

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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07 May 2026 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support (Direct Award)," was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions. This process, classified under the industry category of legal services, utilised a selective procurement method in the form of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award being active as of 30th April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2027. The main location for the service delivery is in the United Kingdom, particularly EC1A 4HT, London. The total contract value is set at £643,543.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing expert legal services, particularly those capable of supporting governmental programmes like the Synergy Programme. With the Department for Work and Pensions as the buying entity and a major supplier like DLA Piper UK LLP involved, businesses that can meet the rigorous demands of government contracts and deliver high-quality legal services stand to benefit. This opportunity is less suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the scale and requirements involved. Nonetheless, it represents a lucrative growth avenue for larger entities in the legal industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support (Direct Award)

Notice Description

Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15718e83-d8b8-4aca-9ab9-67b57033d6ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8969019-a184-4b28-ac45-e8f4edb70a74
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
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
£643,543 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£643,543 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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