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

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has entered the award stage for a contract titled "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and DWP," under the selective procurement method. This involves a call-off from the CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, specifically from Lot 1, which focuses on General Legal Advice Services. The successful supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, is a large-scale firm based in Nottingham, England. The procurement caters to the services industry, classified under Business Services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The contract, valued at £6,200,000, commenced on 8th July 2025 and spans until 30th November 2027, with applicability across various regions including the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in legal and consulting services to engage with governmental projects. As this contract is included in a cab rank of three suppliers, successful bidders can expect substantial engagement in providing commercial legal support for government entities. Businesses that are SMEs may find opportunities within this framework, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Large firms that have the capacity to handle extensive legal consultancy tasks and navigate government frameworks are best suited to benefit from such arrangements, leveraging this opportunity for expanded government sector work.

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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 3 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 3 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3). Our Ref: ecm_12981, 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-b5fd17-433fcf3e-3ca6-4993-ba0f-8e671a77c6a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69b58d0-3917-453e-a656-989cedba6a77
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

Buyer & Supplier

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

BROWNE JACOBSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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