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Legal Advice - Online Safety

OFCOM

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11 Aug 2025 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by OFCOM, a public body based in London, United Kingdom, addressing the need for legal advisory services in the domain of online safety. The procurement, titled "Legal Advice - Online Safety," falls under the services category and aligns with the CPV code 79111000. The process followed a selective method, utilizing a restricted procedure via the Legal Services Panel framework (RM6179), culminating in an award on 6th August 2025. Although the lot intended for this tender was marked as cancelled, a contract was successfully awarded to DLA Piper, valued at USD 40,000 and remains active, indicating the completion of the procurement stage as of 11th August 2025, with activities confined to the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in online safety regulations. The framework used supports a competitive environment for firms capable of offering specialised legal advice to public bodies. Large legal firms or those operating within regulatory and public law sectors could find roles such as this beneficial for business growth. Moreover, participation in such procurement processes underlines a firm's capability to engage with large public contracts, thereby enhancing credibility and opening further avenues for high-profile public sector engagements. Being part of frameworks like the Legal Services Panel can also increase visibility and opportunities for future work with public entities like OFCOM.

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Notice Title

Legal Advice - Online Safety

Notice Description

OFCOM require the Supplier to provide legal advice relating to online safety. This contract was awarded through the Legal Services Panel framework (RM6179).

Lot Information

Lot 1

OFCOM require the Supplier to provide legal advice relating to online safety. This contract was awarded through the Legal Services Panel framework (RM6179).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05853f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047682-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DLA PIPER

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