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Ad Hoc Legal Support

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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16 Apr 2026 at 09:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has concluded the procurement process titled "Ad Hoc Legal Support," under the industry category of legal advisory services, with contract delivery in the United Kingdom. The buyer organisation, located in London, aimed to secure selective legal services via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to TLT LLP, beginning on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The contract is valued at £50,000, and the procurement was suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), despite being awarded to a large firm.

This tender provides opportunities for SMEs specialising in legal advisory services to engage in similar future partnerships, showcasing the potential for SMEs to compete in selective procurement processes like call-offs from framework agreements. Although the current award went to a larger firm, it highlights the Government Legal Department's dynamic procurement methods to find expert legal support. The focus on legal advisory services suggests ongoing demand for businesses adept in legal consulting, particularly those capable of offering flexible, ad-hoc solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ad Hoc Legal Support

Notice Description

Ad-Hoc Legal Support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0982341-bb43-456c-aea2-7511d4df09fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f2d30c-8458-4635-9904-377369e2bcf1
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

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