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Property Legal Services (PLS) 3

Department for Work & Pensions

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

09 Jun 2026 at 15:08

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

17 Mar 2026 at 16:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

19 Dec 2025 at 15:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 10:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions in London has completed a procurement process titled "Property Legal Services (PLS) 3," targeted at the legal services industry. The procurement was conducted through an open, competitive procedure under a light-touch regime, compliant with UK legislation. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2026, will run until 31st March 2031 and includes provisions for up to two additional 12-month extensions. This procurement covers a broad spectrum of property-related legal services, providing support across DWP Estates for tasks like real estate advice, conveyancing, litigation, and property lease management. Dentons UK and Middle East LLP has been appointed as the supplier following a competitive tender process that involved multiple stages, including an initial invitation to participate and a final tender submission.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in property-related legal services, especially those able to manage large-scale public sector engagements. Given the breadth and complexity of tasks outlined in the specification, firms with expertise in real estate law, litigation, and consultancy on property transactions would be well-positioned to fulfill the requirements. The openness of the procurement and the significant contract value of £22 million, extendable to approximately £26.64 million, make it an attractive proposition for established legal firms seeking to expand their government portfolio. The nature of the contract underscores the potential for sustained collaboration, offering opportunities for strategic partnerships and resource investments in the public sector legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Property Legal Services (PLS) 3

Notice Description

This contract provisions for all property legal services to DWP Estates across its whole estate; including real estate advice, conveyancing, and litigation services related to all property matters. Legal services are also included for property leases (new, breaks and expiry), landlord consents, acquisitions, and disposals, rent review issues, landlord and tenant issues, dilapidations, licence alterations and general property advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: For the mutual benefit accruing from a successful collaboration, ongoing needs, or strategic partnership considerations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054370-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

70000000 - Real estate services

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,490,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,490,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£16,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£22,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2030-01-25

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department for Work & Pensions
Additional Buyers

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Postcode Area
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

DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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