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CLG Defra External Legal Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "CLG Defra External Legal Services." This procurement, falling under the industry category of legal services, has been conducted using a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has been reached in the award phase, where Dentons UK and Middle East LLP were awarded the contract on 4th June 2025. The total contract value is £20,000, covering the contract period from 4th June 2025 to 4th June 2026. The project location is specified within the United Kingdom, providing an ideal setup for businesses operating within the legal framework sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry to align themselves with public sector needs, particularly for firms with experience in handling government contracts. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, although the specific procurement in question has already been awarded to a large-scale supplier. Businesses specialising in government and environmental legislation would be especially well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders and to establish partnerships that can facilitate sustained growth through public sector collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CLG Defra External Legal Services

Notice Description

CLG Defra External Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a9a6407-fae0-4bd2-8b18-a69369f084b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b482b6d3-aba5-46f3-8d9e-2ae0095fce48
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
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 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
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

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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