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Legal Services

BANK OF ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2026 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for legal services was undertaken by the Bank of England, with a tender titled "Legal Services" falling under the industry category of legal services (CPV code 79100000). This contract was specific to the London region, United Kingdom. Initiated as a competitive quotation (below threshold) through a limited procurement method, the process reached its award stage on 11th December 2025, with the contract period spanning from 12th December 2025 to 12th December 2026. The tender, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), was awarded to DAC Beachcroft LLP, with a total value of £36,000 GBP.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in legal services, to establish or strengthen their relationship with a prestigious institution like the Bank of England. Firms with expertise in legal consultancy and support would find this contract advantageous for business growth and enhancing their professional portfolio. By successfully competing in such tenders, businesses can showcase their competence in delivering essential services within a limited procurement framework, thereby positioning themselves as preferred suppliers in future tender opportunities with large organizations or government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-536445de-ea3a-431f-95e9-8487f011dc07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fade73d7-ec27-4c23-bf61-320e98d50144
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2026 1-2 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
BANK OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2R 8AH
Post Town
Central 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
TLI London
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Walbrook
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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