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Lot 3 - Legal Support for the Southport Inquiry

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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01 Jul 2025 at 11:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department has completed an award process for providing legal support for the Southport Inquiry under the title "Lot 3 - Legal Support for the Southport Inquiry". The contract is categorised under legal services and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with an end value of £1,300,000 GBP. The contract period started on 30th June 2025 and will conclude on 30th November 2027. The supplier awarded the contract is DWF Law LLP, a large-scale entity based in Manchester.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those capable of offering specialised support for public inquiries. With the procurement being sourced through a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already listed on similar frameworks will have the best opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this sector favourable due to positive suitability criteria. Successful organisations can leverage such projects to enhance their visibility and reputation within governmental legal sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lot 3 - Legal Support for the Southport Inquiry

Notice Description

The is to provide legal support for the Southport Inquiry

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8d8b514-3bba-4c66-847f-185710aecc55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302d21f5-2dff-4668-a0b6-c51b7772215f
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
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
TLD North 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

DWF LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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