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08 Jun 2026 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has finalised the contract for the "Provision of Compute Legal Services," focusing on legal services related to hyperscale specialisms. This procurement process, categorised under legal services (CPV code: 79100000), was conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The buying organisation is based in London, England, with completed tender period ending on 4th June 2026, and the contract period spans from 8th June 2026 to 31st December 2026. The awarded value of the contract is £443,960, and the completion has been carried out by the large-scale supplier, DLA Piper UK LLP.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hyperscale legal services to strengthen their portfolio through engagement with governmental bodies such as the DSIT. Although this specific contract was not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale and complexity, large legal firms with expertise in hyperscales can leverage this as a growth avenue. The selective procurement method ensures that only pre-qualified suppliers from the framework agreement participate, enhancing competitiveness among well-established legal entities. Consequently, businesses in the legal sector seeking significant contracts in hyperscale specialisation could find this procurement potentially beneficial for expansion and reputation enhancement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Compute Legal Services

Notice Description

The provision of legal services relating to a specialism in hyperscales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a41ea3d2-ec0a-4f33-ab14-9d3e76a17416
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37b35aa-2672-453e-a10b-b5c8518cbf2e
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
£443,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£443,960 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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

DLA PIPER

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