Award

FCP: Future Service and ad-hoc ELM Support.

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), headquartered in London, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of external legal support on Future Service and ad-hoc ELM matters, including Countryside stewardship. This contract, valued at £99,950, falls under the industry category of legal advisory services and is classified within the CPV scheme as "79111000". The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 28th August 2025 and ends on 31st July 2026. The award phase was completed on 27th August 2025, and the award was published on 10th September 2025, with DLA Piper UK LLP being selected as the service provider.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in environmental and countryside management matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate. Such opportunities allow legal firms to expand their service portfolios and build significant relationships with governmental departments. Given the nature of the requirements and the specialised framework, firms adept in handling selective tender processes will find this particularly suitable, enhancing their standing in the competitive legal services marketplace in the UK.

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Notice Title

FCP: Future Service and ad-hoc ELM Support.

Notice Description

Supplier to provide external legal support on Future Service and ad-hoc ELM matters including Countryside stewardship.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d59550f-f370-4d40-9041-435a7e7e01be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd65ead1-b1ac-4fa5-919c-0bbb9e090aab
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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