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Legal Support for WSTP contracts

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY

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27 Nov 2025 at 14:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Property Agency (GPA) has concluded a selective procurement process for the provision of ad-hoc legal support concerning their WSTP contracts. Classified under the industry category of legal services, this contract falls within the main procurement category of services, and encompasses a value of £18,000. The procurement method employed was a call-off from a framework agreement. Located in the United Kingdom, this contract commenced on 22 April 2025 and concluded on 31 March 2026. Key dates included the tender end period on 21 April 2025, followed closely by the contract period start date.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the legal services sector, particularly those that can engage in contractual frameworks or are interested in providing specialised consultancy to governmental bodies. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, making it appealing for boutique law firms or legal companies aiming to expand their presence within the public sector. Given its selective procurement nature, it aligns well with firms possessing the necessary framework agreements, allowing for strategic growth by leveraging existing qualifications and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Support for WSTP contracts

Notice Description

GPA require ongoing ad-hoc legal advice in relation to the WSTP suite of contracts.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d450d0a9-5256-4242-bd96-96946205477d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb214535-377d-4e9e-a84e-02d8675be1d0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4AJ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON SOLICITORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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