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Legal Services

GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT

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19 Nov 2025 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Government Legal Department recently completed a public procurement process titled "Legal Services" with a focus on legal advisory services, classified under CPV code 79111000. The procurement, valued at £93,000, was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, running from 24th June 2025 to 23rd December 2025, is situated within the United Kingdom, and the award stage is active as of 19th November 2025. Sharpe Pritchard LLP, a large-scale organisation, has been identified as the supplier for this contract, which was published by the Cabinet Office.

This legal services tender represents a notable opportunity for large legal firms seeking to enhance their portfolio of government contracts. While the specific procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it demonstrates the potential for growth and expansion within the sector for businesses capable of forming strategic partnerships under similar framework agreements. This opportunity underscores the significance of being positioned within the United Kingdom's legal advisory network to compete effectively in future procurements by governmental bodies like the Government Legal Department.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

Provision of legal advisory and services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb40aa07-a757-4936-8c4e-0f6ddb81dbdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cf6936-8db5-4c46-a494-f21bf4863e19
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

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 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 LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9GL
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

SHARPE PRITCHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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