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Government Office of Technology Transfer Model Agreements

DSIT

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17 Feb 2026 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a procurement process for legal services through the Government Office of Technology Transfer Model Agreements. This process falls under the legal services category (CPV code: 79100000) and utilises a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Although the process is not open for competition, the awarded contract commenced on 23 January 2026 and will run until 31 March 2026, with a total value of £30,000. The tender location is notably broad, covering the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and several international regions.

This award to Pinsent Masons LLP could benefit large legal firms with expertise in bespoke legal services seeking opportunities within governmental frameworks. The restrictive nature of the tender, focusing on a framework agreement, indicates the importance of established relationships and previous framework participation for potential suppliers. While this contract may not suit SMEs or VCSEs due to its scale and selectivity, large firms might gain significant exposure and establish long-term partnerships through involvement in such government contracts. Additionally, the wide geographical scope suggests potential for cross-border legal collaborations, beneficial for firms with international reach and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Government Office of Technology Transfer Model Agreements

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This is a direct award due to the requirements for bespoke legal services, utilising the latest legal service CCS framework. The framework collects public sector demand to secure value for money rates, therefore not procuring openly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8ea28b8-347d-474b-ad88-fbfc5fd0b9c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7e536-67db-462a-8d18-1117c6b63b93
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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
DSIT
Contact Email
gottcommercial@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PINSENT MASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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