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28 Jul 2026 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of External Legal Panel Support for Patrick Finucane Inquiry" was managed by the Government Commercial Agency on behalf of the Cabinet Office. This project falls under the legal advisory and information services industry category (CPV code 79140000), with its contract valued at £8,000,000. The opportunity was awarded on 13th July 2026, and the contract period runs until 12th July 2029. The framework agreement allowed for a selective procurement method, with the call-off from a pre-existing framework. Services are required across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as well as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement stage is complete, with the award to BURGES SALMON LLP.

This contract presents considerable business growth opportunities for significant legal firms capable of providing specialised advisory and information services. Although the call-off framework restricts the competition to pre-qualified providers, such procurements demonstrate the potential high-value projects available within public sector work. While this particular opportunity did not emphasise suitability for SMEs or VCSEs, being part of similar framework agreements or consortia could benefit larger law firms seeking entrance into or expansion within public sector legal services. The wide geographical service delivery requirement further suggests extensive regional engagement, providing a platform for firms with multi-region outreach capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Legal Panel Support for Patrick Finucane Inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of External Legal Panel Support for Patrick Finucane Inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20ea5314-395e-4103-9a56-f1253c43da30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75f69204-4f37-49c8-8eb9-0f388dc70ed8
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
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), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

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