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Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

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23 Oct 2026 at 14:27

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23 Oct 2026 at 14:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) procured legal services and advice. The requirement is described broadly as a contract for legal services, without a breakdown of specific legal specialisms or tasks. Delivery could cover the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and locations elsewhere in the world. This is a services requirement, rather than a purchase of goods or construction works. The contracting organisation is DSIT, based in London. The stated geographic reach indicates that the advice may be needed across multiple jurisdictions and locations, rather than solely at the department’s London offices.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Dentons UK and Middle East LLP. The award was made on 16 September 2026. The contract runs from 16 September 2026 to 16 June 2027. The awarded value is £500,000. The requirement was called off from a framework agreement using a selective process. The tender deadline was 15 September 2026. DSIT stated that the opportunity was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The award information does not set out specific evaluation criteria, legal specialisms, eligibility thresholds or individual lots. The recorded procurement value and awarded value are both £500,000.

This award demonstrates demand at DSIT for external legal advice with potential coverage across the UK and multiple overseas jurisdictions. Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, a large law firm, was selected through a framework call-off, so a credible competitor for a comparable requirement would need relevant framework access as well as the capacity to deliver advice across the stated geographic scope. Firms should be able to show suitable legal expertise and resourcing for work that may span different jurisdictions. The procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises, so smaller or mission-led providers may also be relevant where they can meet the legal and delivery requirements, including through appropriate specialist coverage. The scope is broad legal services; the award does not identify particular practice areas or accreditation requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award

Notice Description

Contract for Legal Services / Advice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6670f49e-ed2d-433a-8dca-9229e3fc3bea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2da4ff24-acdf-4b97-b10d-4eb4f0c462bb
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, VCSE
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 16 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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 Science, Innovation & Technology
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
Postcode Area
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

Dentons UK and Middle East LLP

Further Information

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