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Project_19976 Legal Services Provision for Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

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29 May 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Project_19976 Legal Services Provision for Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs," is orchestrated by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This tender falls within the legal services industry category and covers a broad geographic scope including the United Kingdom and international territories. It is currently in the award stage, with the contract period beginning on 9th March 2026 and concluding on 8th March 2029. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender value set at £19,900,000. The process was completed with the award being active since 14th May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large legal firms like TLT LLP, which was awarded the contract. As the contract spans multiple years, it provides a stable and long-term engagement, likely benefiting organisations with substantial resources and expertise in handling complex legal inquiries. While the tender specifically highlighted that it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust frameworks and capabilities in delivering professional legal services are well-positioned to engage in this and similar future opportunities, particularly those adept in public sector frameworks.

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Notice Title

Project_19976 Legal Services Provision for Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Notice Description

to provide external legal services for the IIGG (Solicitor to the Inquiry and general legal services)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5bd699c-50bb-4b61-89bc-74fa7409af55
Current Stage
Award
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
Not specified
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
£19,900,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,900,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 3-4 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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