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Legal Services for Health Transformation Programme (HTP) - Transition Jan-May 26

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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19 Dec 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Leeds, has completed a procurement process titled "Legal Services for Health Transformation Programme (HTP) - Transition Jan-May 26." This tender falls under the services category, specifically legal services, aligned with CPV code 79100000. The procurement, which followed a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, was conducted to secure legal services for the Health Transformation Programme during the transition period from January to May 2026. The tender closed on 18th December 2025, with the contract commencing on 19th December 2025 and ending on 31st May 2026. The industry category is legal services, with services to be delivered in London, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for legal firms, particularly those with expertise in supporting large-scale health transformation initiatives. Although the tender is complete, similar opportunities may be of interest in the future for medium to large-sized legal service providers. The procurement's absence of suitability requirements for SMEs or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) suggests a preference for experienced, well-established firms. Engaging in such contracts can significantly enhance a firm's portfolio and offer substantial business growth potential.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Health Transformation Programme (HTP) - Transition Jan-May 26

Notice Description

Transitional contract (from January to May 2026) for legal services for the Health Transformation Programme (HTP)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ea8c1b7-e1e3-4866-88e5-7b12a3605c7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf0cb644-7eb8-4fa2-bf83-c1c7a31c4f5a
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
Not specified

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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 WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILLS & REEVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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