Award

pEPR - Debt Litigation Services for PackUK

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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Award

09 Dec 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "pEPR - Debt Litigation Services for PackUK" has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Shakespeare Martineau LLP. This tender was issued by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, based in London. The procurement falls under the legal services industry category and covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others. The procurement method used was selective, employing a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 8th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 7th December 2028. Key dates include the publication of the awarded contract notice on 9th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in debt litigation. While not specifically targeting SMEs or VCSEs, larger legal firms capable of managing complex litigation across multiple jurisdictions stand to benefit from the high-profile nature of the contract. Engaging with such public procurement opportunities can enhance a firm's portfolio, expand their clientele base, and potentially lead to further contracts within this arena.

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Notice Title

pEPR - Debt Litigation Services for PackUK

Notice Description

pEPR - Debt Litigation Services for PackUK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94a21ea9-7a79-4a2c-80fc-c86c858a2014
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8bc682b-cab7-4ad8-9835-b481a0f46004
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
8 Dec 2025 - 7 Dec 2028 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
OJ Olagunju
Contact Email
ademola.olagunju@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
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

SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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