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Co-partnering contract

CABINET OFFICE

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08 Jul 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process titled "Co-partnering contract" with a direct award to Pinsent Masons LLP for the provision of legal services related to the COVID-19 inquiry. This process, categorised under the industry classification for legal services (CPV 79100000), is located in London, SW1A 2AS. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 1 July 2025. The contract period spans from 29 June 2025 to 28 June 2026. This direct award was executed under the RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, specifically utilising a direct procurement method tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those operating within the SME sector. Given the nature of the procurement as a direct award, it highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in significant partnerships with government bodies through established framework agreements. Firms involved in legal services, especially those capable of aligning with governmental frameworks, could exploit similar opportunities for growth by positioning themselves within strategic procurement panels and networks.

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Notice Title

Co-partnering contract

Notice Description

Direct award to Pinsent Mason's for legal services in respect of the COVID-19 inquiry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7e32b4a-a17d-41cd-b381-5f717734e286
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b99faf-0b05-4879-88e1-436a3f5122bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - direct award against RM6179 - Legal Services Panel framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 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
CABINET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AS
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

PINSENT MASONS

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