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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 2 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3) - Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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17 Jul 2025 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), based in Leeds, England, has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of ad-hoc commercial legal support services through a selective method, utilizing a call-off from the CCS framework RM6179. The contract, titled "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for the Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Awarded Contract", is part of a Cab Rank consisting of three suppliers, with DWF Law LLP being the awarded supplier. This contract, valued at up to £6,200,000, covers services under the industry category "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security". The contract period extends from 8th July 2025 to 30th November 2027, with services to be delivered across various locations including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This awarded tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale legal service providers such as DWF Law LLP, who can offer comprehensive legal advisory services across multiple jurisdictions. The procurement is particularly suited to businesses capable of providing a wide range of consultancy and business services. Opportunities exist for firms looking to expand their portfolio in public sector support services, especially those with a strong presence in the legal advisory domain. Although the process has concluded for this specific tender, understanding the procurement method and framework can aid businesses in strategically positioning themselves for future opportunities that require similar expertise.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (Supplier 2 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 2 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3). Our Ref: ecm_12980, 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-42228390-8895-46c0-93a7-394f78902684
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df8e2ee2-5654-49e9-b7f2-3ca299b246fe
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

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
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 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

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

DWF LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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