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Legal services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for legal services was led by the Government Legal Department, located at 102 Petty France, London, England. This tender falls within the legal services category under the Common Procurement Vocabulary code 79100000 and is classified as a service procurement. The process utilised a direct procurement method through a single tender action below threshold, indicating a streamlined approach to contracting. Key dates include the contract period starting on 6th February 2026 and ending on 5th February 2027. The successful supplier, Mil Mental Health Limited, based in Ashby-De-La-Zouch, England, was awarded the contract valued at £17,400 on 5th February 2026, with the award publication dated 24th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those that can offer competitive pricing and possess the expertise to meet government requirements. While the process was not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises like Mil Mental Health Limited have demonstrated suitability and capability to fulfil such contracts. Companies seeking growth in the public sector can find potential in similar procurement processes by the Government Legal Department, ensuring they meet the criteria set forth in streamlined tender actions for continued competitive participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal services

Notice Description

Legal services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c59fba9e-cac8-4773-8685-d3e0d1f2f89c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/490aff34-c29f-4aaa-b335-c3a8d1dc3d0b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£17,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 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

MIL MENTAL HEALTH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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