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The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (Supplier 1 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3) - Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Jul 2025 at 13:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)" has been awarded as part of a framework agreement facilitated by the Department for Work and Pensions. This tender process falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security' (CPV: 79000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1. The contract, valued at £6.2 million excluding VAT, commenced on 10th July 2025 and will conclude on 30th November 2027. It is applicable across numerous locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, encompassing regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The procurement stage was completed with the contract's award being finalised on 10th July 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in legal services. As part of the awarded cab rank of three suppliers, this contract provides SMEs like the Consortium of Sharpe Pritchard LLP and Bevan Brittan LLP, who have been a critical supplier, a platform to demonstrate their expertise in delivering crucial legal support to prominent government departments. The Department for Work and Pensions, a key governmental body based in Leeds, is the primary buying organisation, and their collaboration opens doors for small and medium enterprises to establish a significant foothold in providing legal services to public sector clients. Businesses adept in navigating public procurement procedures, with capabilities tailored to diverse geographic regions, are ideally positioned to leverage such strategic contracts to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (Supplier 1 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3) - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Awarded Contract (Supplier 1 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3). Our Ref: ecm_12979, proj_26532. This contract is part of a Cab Rank of 3 suppliers. The whole Cab Rank of 3 has a total value of up to PS6,200,000 ex VAT. Additional information: Contract awarded using CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3eee2bd3-5be5-445f-b392-2a4d05ff7683
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a471f39-266f-487e-995f-98a706152818
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professional.services@dwp.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CONSORTIUM: SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP & BEVAN BRITTAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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