Legal Services for Synergy Business Process Service (BPS) - Awarded Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 22:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work and Pensions has concluded a procurement process for the provision of legal services related to the Synergy Business Process Service (BPS). The contract, valued at £946,456.5, is classified under the industry category of legal services and is located in Leeds, England, United Kingdom, with postal code LS2 7UA. This process is in the award stage, with TLT LLP as the successful supplier. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 7th May 2026, and the contract will span from 10th June 2026 to 30th September 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large-scale legal service providers to expand their portfolio by working with a major government department. It demonstrates the potential for businesses capable of providing specialised legal services to secure substantial contracts through government frameworks. Legal firms with the capacity to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services in the public sector would find such opportunities beneficial for long-term growth and visibility in the industry. The awarded contract reflects the robust legal service requirements intrinsic to supporting business process services like Synergy BPS.

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Notice Title

Legal Services for Synergy Business Process Service (BPS) - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Legal Services for Synergy Business Process Service (BPS)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec440d55-db37-47ac-a526-8c88a80bfff0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2def825e-1cc5-44e3-a144-759fcaa33494
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
£946,456 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£946,456 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UA
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TLT LLP (CD ADDED FOR CCS CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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