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Legal Advise

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed a procurement process for the provision of legal advice and services, with the contract under the title "Legal Advise" falling within the legal advisory services category. This procurement, valued at £452,000, was conducted using a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Situated in the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Burges Salmon LLP on the 1st of April, 2025, with the service period commencing on the 2nd of April, 2025, and concluding on the 31st of March, 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly attractive to large-scale firms with expertise in legal advisory services, given its selective procurement method. Although not specified for small or voluntary community organisations, the scale of the project suggests potential avenues for partnerships or subcontracting. Companies specialising in legal services within the public sector may find this procurement process a strategic fit for showcasing their capabilities and securing future government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Advise

Notice Description

Provision of legal advice and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2232c834-867a-465a-af49-8854351038c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9972dcb3-9bc0-4339-9447-0eabc4529588
Current Stage
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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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£452,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£452,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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