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Provision of Legal services in support of Decommissioning Relief Deeds

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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08 Oct 2025 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service, acting on behalf of HM Treasury, recently completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Legal services in support of Decommissioning Relief Deeds." This tender falls under the services industry category with a focus on legal services, as specified by CPV code 79100000. The process, which utilised a selective procurement method through a framework agreement, covered a broad geographic scope across the United Kingdom, including regions such as the North East, North West, and London, to name a few. Key dates in this process included the tender period ending on 16 July 2025, contract commencement on 13 August 2025, and completion scheduled for 30 November 2026. The procurement stage is classified as "award," with the contract valued at £253,500 GBP and awarded to DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP, recognised for their scale as a large organisation.

This contract represents significant growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in decommissioning relief or related fields. Such tenders provide a strategic pathway for businesses to solidify their position in the public sector's legal advisory landscape. Companies with the capacity to offer rapid and expert advice on validating Decommissioning Relief Deeds can find lucrative engagements through similar government procurement processes. While this specific opportunity was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, similar tenders could be suited for firms with extensive experience in legal services, robust personnel, and the ability to navigate complex government frameworks efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Legal services in support of Decommissioning Relief Deeds

Notice Description

As soon as a Decommissioning Relief Deed (DRD) claim is received, HMT urgently needs to commission legal advice to start assessing whether the claim is valid. Treasury Legal advisors, HMRC and the HMT policy team agree this advice cannot be sourced intern

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f90e6f39-7286-46fd-a015-5452b9b24d24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/caf05e8e-b195-4630-a316-32afc9e80ba9
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
£253,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£253,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST

Further Information

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