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AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper (con_29032)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Nov 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a selective public procurement process titled "AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper (con_29032)" for legal representation services, focusing on intellectual property and commercial issues related to generative AI. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79112000, pertains to various regions within the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. Originally framed as a call-off from a framework agreement, this £50,000 contract was awarded to DLA Piper with a contract period from the 30th of September 2024 to the 30th of September 2026. The award stage was completed and published on 21st November 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property and AI-related commercial matters. While primarily suitable for SME-sized firms, the contract also opens avenues for firms experienced in managing complex legal frameworks for governmental bodies. Companies that are well-versed in offering strategic legal guidance and can operate across multiple regions in the UK would be particularly well-suited to engage in such procurements in the future.

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Notice Title

AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper (con_29032)

Notice Description

DLA will provide legal advice in relation to intellectual property and commercial matters relating to generative AI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b586ce14-e8d5-4887-b818-2d2881f06f86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df549765-e0a0-4a01-b70d-6cd3c2a0dadf
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

79112000 - Legal representation 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
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract-grant.data@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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