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Legal Practice Management Beta Phase

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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09 Jun 2026 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has completed a procurement process for a Legal Practice Management solution, awarding the contract to Apprilis Limited. This award, part of the Digital Outcomes framework, focuses on custom software development services, specifically to create a digital platform for legal case management. The initiative, valued at £7,043,038, is aimed at improving efficiency, automation, and data management within the GLD. The call-off contract commenced on 27 April 2026 and is initially set for 24 months, with an optional 12-month extension. The project is based in the United Kingdom, reflecting the GLD’s aim for enhanced operational capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development, particularly those within the SME sector who can deliver specialised digital solutions. Companies with expertise in creating and integrating platforms for operational efficiency and workflow automation would find this contract highly suitable. The GLD’s focus on updating and expanding their legal management capabilities provides a growing market for innovation and high-quality technical solutions, thus offering robust business growth potential in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Practice Management Beta Phase

Notice Description

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has awarded a call-off contract under CCS RM1043.8 Digital Outcomes for the delivery of a Legal Practice Management (LPM) solution. The contract covers the design, configuration, implementation, testing, integration and deployment of a new digital platform to support the management of contentious and non-contentious legal matters, replacing existing case management capabilities and improving operational efficiency, workflow automation, reporting and data management across GLD. Call-Off Start Date: 27 April 2026 Initial Term: 24 months Initial Expiry Date: 26 April 2028 Optional Extension: 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5025dc7b-f5f4-40ac-b5a8-22077e73b58a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/897955a2-fd7b-4e2a-9e7d-c077af7de2ba
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72230000 - Custom software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,043,038 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,043,038 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2028 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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

APPRILIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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