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External Legal Advice (Cyber Incident Planning)

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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24 Feb 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority located in Brighton, has concluded a procurement process for "External Legal Advice (Cyber Incident Planning)." This contract, awarded on 24th February 2026 and signed on 23rd February 2026, aims to provide specialised legal advisory services on managing legal actions or remedies in the event of a cyber attack. The tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on legal advisory services and follows a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. This procurement has reached the award stage, with DAC Beachcroft, a large firm based in London, serving as the supplier. The contract is active from 24th February 2026 to 1st April 2026, with a gross value of £26,000.

This procurement process provides significant avenues for business growth for large legal firms specialising in cyber security incidents, particularly those with expertise in legal advice. Firms equipped to handle advisory roles in legal matters related to cyber incidents stand to benefit from the insights and exposure gained through collaboration with government bodies like The Pensions Regulator. The absence of competition in this direct procurement process illustrates an opportunity for specialised firms to secure government contracts efficiently. The contract's focus on managing cyber threats ensures relevance in an increasingly digital and cyber-aware environment, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their portfolio in legal advisory services.

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Notice Title

External Legal Advice (Cyber Incident Planning)

Notice Description

Legal advice on managing cyber attack incidents with respect to legal action/remedies

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£20,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 6AF
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Preston Park
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DAC BEACHCROFT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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