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BDUK Legal Services

DSIT

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23 Apr 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "BDUK Legal Services," initiated by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is complete, focusing on the legal services industry under the CPV code 79100000. This tender, which was conducted using a selective procedure through a call-off from a framework agreement, covered locations including the United Kingdom, European territories, and others. The procurement process involved a tender period that concluded on 7th March 2025, with the contract commencing on 4th April 2025 and set to end by 31st March 2026. With a value of £780,000, this opportunity was awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP on 4th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses capable of providing specialised legal expertise. Companies with a strong background in legal services and experience in dealing with government frameworks could find such contracts ideal for expanding their portfolios. The structured approach of using a selective procurement method could be especially attractive to SMEs looking for competitive but structured entry points into government contracting spheres.

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Notice Title

BDUK Legal Services

Notice Description

Legal Services Contract for BDUK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-61c94cc0-6175-4b95-a786-e29d9f108dd4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a415b225-7d42-4b2c-ba02-fa4f84df4a4b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
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

PINSENT MASONS

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