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12 Jun 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office, based in London, has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Services" under the industry category of legal advisory services (CPV 79111000). This process involved a direct award procurement method to TLT LLP for a contract valued at £40,000. The procurement focused on acquiring DV cleared legal assistance to support a legal response to a public inquiry. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 19th February 2026 to 18th February 2027. The location for delivery is specified with the postal code SW1P 9NJ.

This tender provides opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in legal services. The Cabinet Office's choice of using a direct award method for this procurement indicates a targeted approach, ideal for businesses with the required security clearance and expertise in legal advisory services. Companies adept in navigating legal inquiries and meeting specific public sector requirements will find this contract beneficial. Such opportunities are precious for firms looking to establish or expand their portfolio in government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

The Supplier is required to provide DV cleared legal assistance to allow the ISC to fulfil its legal requirement to respond to a public inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8cf6a6b2-1f57-4e2b-8763-414c8b7b02a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55abd4a3-e3a9-407d-afb9-4c202c7aa62e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TLT

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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