Award

Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Government Legal Department based in London, focuses on legal services under the project titled "Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26". This contract, valued at £75,000, has reached the award stage, with DLA Piper UK LLP selected as the supplier. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, a selective method indicating that suppliers were pre-qualified. The contract period commenced on 9th February 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026. Although tender submissions closed on 8th February 2026, the award was published on 24th March 2026, creating a definitive timeline for interested parties to understand the progression of this process.

This tender primarily benefits established legal firms capable of providing comprehensive services across the United Kingdom. Given the selective procurement method involving a framework agreement, it provides growth opportunities for businesses that are part of or eligible to join such frameworks, fostering collaboration with government entities. Although small and medium enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises are not specifically targeted for this contract, large-scale legal consultancies can leverage this procurement opportunity to strengthen their presence in public sector dealings, enhancing their portfolio with strategic government partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26

Notice Description

Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44055c38-e82d-4876-b5f7-2ca9416442fa
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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