Award

Legal Support

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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Award

23 Mar 2026 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) in London for "Legal Support" involves the provision of legal services for appeals, classified under the central government category. The process has reached the award stage with significant updates on 23 March 2026. DWP used a direct procurement method due to the contract value being below the competition threshold, meaning the process was executed without competition, thereby expediting the service acquisition. The contract commenced on 1 February 2026 and is set to run until 1 February 2027, with a potential extension to July 2027, subject to case resolution. The total gross value of the contract is £27,600, with a net amount of £23,000. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, targeting the legal services industry specifically.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in legal services, as evidenced by the award to Henderson Chambers, an SME based in London. Businesses equipped to handle legal appeals efficiently can benefit from such contracts, particularly those already familiar with public authority projects. Ensuring robust compliance with UK legislation and a capability to provide quality legal representation in appeals are essential criteria for successful competition in similar future tenders. Engaging with central government contracts such as this can bolster an SME's portfolio and enhance its positioning within the legal services sector by expanding their professional network and demonstrating expertise in governmental legal matters.

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Notice Title

Legal Support

Notice Description

Legal support for appeal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026310-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & 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
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

HENDERSON CHAMBERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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