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Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry

CABINET OFFICE

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16 Mar 2026 at 11:50

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:26

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27 Jun 2025 at 15:02

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31 Mar 2025 at 12:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry" has been completed, with the award officially updated on 16th March 2026. The contract commenced on 15th June 2024 and extends until 31st March 2026, ensuring continuous support throughout a critical legal inquiry. Managed by the Cabinet Office, headquartered in London, England, the process is categorised under "Legal services" with a procurement method of call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective approach. The contract involves Law Absolute Ltd as the supplier, reflecting its large business scale. This inquiry takes place across the United Kingdom, providing opportunities until the contract concludes on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services with the capability of supplying paralegal support, especially those experienced with large-scale or complex inquiries such as the Infected Blood Inquiry. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed unsuitable, larger firms with a substantial paralegal resource pool can leverage this contract to solidify their portfolio within government sector offerings. The selective procurement approach underscores the need for specialised expertise and reliability, suggesting that businesses with existing framework agreements may find additional avenues for growth through similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Description

Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7171e098-90de-4c28-9739-d8de7dd71cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0
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
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
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£430,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

LAW ABSOLUTE

Further Information

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