Award

External Legal Support Tasked By GLD

DEFRA

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), entails a contract titled "External Legal Support Tasked By GLD", focusing on legal advisory and representation services within the commercial negotiations or litigation context. Based in London, UK, and with a procurement value of £60,000, this selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 4th June 2025 to 7th June 2027. The procurement process is in the 'award' stage, with the award being published on 13th October 2025, following its active status from 4th June 2025. The industry category is services, specifically under the CPV classification scheme with code 79110000.

This tender provides opportunities primarily for businesses with a strong background in legal advisory services, particularly those capable of handling commercial negotiations and litigation. Given the specific requirements and selective procurement method, established legal firms like Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, who have been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit. Although the suitability criteria indicate a limited role for SMEs or VCSEs, experienced agencies in legal consultations can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their credibility in public procurement sectors.

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Notice Title

External Legal Support Tasked By GLD

Notice Description

Legal Advice to support DEFRA on a commercial negotiation/litigation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-94a34ab7-c936-4bb7-8c62-c8e618228c9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391ad6d1-61a7-41b3-9632-59a37fcd674d
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

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2027 2-3 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
DEFRA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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