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Property Legal Services (PLS) 3

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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04 Jun 2025 at 10:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions is the buying organisation for the public procurement contract titled "Property Legal Services (PLS) 3", which falls under the real estate services category. This contract has undergone the award stage, indicating completion with active status confirmed as of 25th October 2025. The procurement process followed an open procedure below the threshold, with the tender period ending on 6th July 2025. The contracting process covers wide geographic areas, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract spans from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2031, with a minimum contract value at £11,000,000 and the actual contract value being £14,000,000.

This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses involved in property legal services. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their reach across several locations including the UK and international territories. Businesses that specialise in real estate services and have experience with large-scale contracts might find substantial growth potential in this procurement. The open procedure allows a wider range of suppliers to compete, making it an attractive proposition for companies aiming to secure government contracts in the real estate sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Property Legal Services (PLS) 3

Notice Description

Property Legal Services 3

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d32262e1-715c-4917-ae3c-fce369140650
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80470921-ab11-483f-8aae-2029f63a8b7d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY4 5ES
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Stanley
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TBC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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