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Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice

DEFRA

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), sought expertise in legal services for an "Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice". This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000, represents the services sector and relates specifically to legal consultancy. Located in London, with final delivery at postal code SW1P 3JR, the procurement has concluded its award stage as of 13th July 2026, having initially closed the tendering on 10th July 2026. A selective procurement approach was utilised, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting a structured and competitive selection process specific to this public sector need.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms with expertise in water management and pensions advice. The awarded contract to DLA Piper UK LLP, valued at £45,000, underscores the potential business opportunities for firms able to provide specialised legal advisory services. Although the procurement was not specifically set aside for SMEs or voluntary and community sector organisations, this award indicates a strong market for competent legal suppliers capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services to government departments. Such contracts enable businesses to expand competencies within the public sector by leveraging their expertise in complex legal areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice

Notice Description

Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice - Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0f8a01-35fe-4c81-b816-dbd588e6158d
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 24 hours
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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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