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Provision of Tender legal support

DFT OPERATOR LIMITED

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03 Mar 2026 at 22:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves DFT Operator Limited, located in London, United Kingdom, for the provision of tender legal support. This process falls under the services category, specifically legal advisory services, and is set within UKI region. The tender process, initiated on a limited basis under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, was completed with the contract signed on 16 February 2026, and is set to conclude on 31 March 2026. The procurement was conducted below the threshold for limited competition, and the award was given to Burges Salmon LLP from Bristol, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award announcement published on 3 March 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in supporting dynamic market establishment. Large firms like Burges Salmon LLP are positioned well to compete, given their scale and capacity to handle comprehensive legal support needs. Smaller businesses looking to expand into legal consultancy for public organisations might also find potential for growth, provided they can meet the requirements of offering specialised advisory services within a competitive landscape. Engaging in this procurement area could open avenues for businesses aiming to bolster their portfolios in public sector consultancy.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tender legal support

Notice Description

Supply of legal support and assurance for the establishment of a dynamic market

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066199
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019247-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£26,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 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
DFT OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

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