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Legal Support for DCE Programme

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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23 Sep 2025 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process conducted by H M Revenue & Customs involves the provision of legal support services for the DCE programme. This contract, identified by tender ID CW102902, falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and pertains to services across the United Kingdom. The procurement was undertaken using a direct award via a framework, with the stage now at awarding. The contract commenced on 17th September 2025 and will run until 16th September 2026, with an overall value of £416,660. The opportunity was specifically designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those capable of supporting large corporate programmes. Given its nature as a direct award, businesses that are part of existing frameworks will find ease in participation. Firms specialising in legal advisory and support within governmental or regulatory environments would be ideally suited to pursue similar future opportunities. The successful bidder, DLA Piper UK LLP, highlights the scale and capability requirements advantageous for contenders in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support for DCE Programme

Notice Description

Provision of legal services to support the DCE programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ff03459-ab51-47d7-b3a8-7b37edd9a203
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8ec911-af88-4d77-b950-cc159d4d6442
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award via Framework
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
£416,660 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£416,660 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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