Award

Infected Blood Response - Legal Experts

CABINET OFFICE

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Award

22 Sep 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Cabinet Office, pertains to the award for "Infected Blood Response - Legal Experts," focusing on the legal services industry. This opportunity is set in London, with the contract period running from 8th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The identified classification for this process falls under CPV code 79100000, denoting legal services. The procurement was executed using a direct award method, with Browne Jacobson LLP securing the contract valued at £120,000. The contract stage was awarded on 17th September 2025, and an official award notice was published on 22nd September 2025.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, especially those qualified to offer expertise in handling the Infected Blood Inquiry and similar government health-related cases. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in government consulting are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, where precise legal acumen and familiarity with public sector expectations are paramount. The engagement provides an avenue for enhancing reputation and credibility in the public sector market, as it involves close collaboration with a key government office.

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Notice Title

Infected Blood Response - Legal Experts

Notice Description

Legal experts to form part of the Infected Blood Expert Group to support Government in responding to the Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report's recommendations on the Scheme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc495542-af96-4a02-b8ca-adeea26ae91e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/751ea3a4-5724-481e-b299-0bc54a4fcf08
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
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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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

BROWNE JACOBSON

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