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Legal Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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09 Jul 2026 at 13:26

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bank of England has recently concluded a procurement process for legal services to support operations within the bank. This procurement, titled "Legal Services," falls under the industry category of legal services (CPV ID 79100000) and is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically at the Bank of England's office on Threadneedle Street, London. This contract was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 9th May 2026. The contract period is outlined from 11th May 2026 to 11th May 2027 and holds a total value of £576,000. This procurement process is in the award stage, with Burges Salmon Services being awarded the contract on 10th May 2026. The award was published on 9th July 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses within the legal services industry to engage with a prestigious financial institution like the Bank of England. Although the contract was procured through a single tender action, indicating a preference or need for specific expertise, enterprises capable of delivering high-quality legal services, particularly those familiar with banking and finance law, could find potential future opportunities with the Bank of England. As the contract is classified as non-suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it is better suited for larger organisations with a substantial track record and resources. Such engagements can enhance a firm's portfolio, fostering growth and opening doors to further high-profile contracts within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services within the Bank.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1fee8113-1b33-4e46-828b-e5317daf5f56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d73f46d-4f8a-409c-84aa-81be9478c173
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 May 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
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
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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