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title: "Legal Services - Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience"
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# Legal Services - Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ba88ef0-f5ff-4e7e-af5a-ae203a673d5a

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, has recently completed a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement for the provision of "Legal Services - Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience". This procurement, classified under the "Legal services" category with a budget of £100,000 GBP, was awarded to Ashurst LLP. The contract spans from 6th May 2026 to 5th May 2028, covering locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award stage was finalised on 12th May 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses providing legal services, especially those SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) interested in data infrastructure security and resilience. Companies with the capacity to deliver specialised legal expertise in the realm of data security across international territories would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, enabling expansion into broader markets. The selective procurement method indicates a preference for organisations already established within framework agreements, offering a strategic advantage for businesses looking to solidify their standing in the public procurement space.

## Notice

Legal Services for the Data Infrastructure Security and Resilience team

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f1575c-6196-4759-b167-c35ec920a308 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 May 2026 - 5 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 16:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f1575c-6196-4759-b167-c35ec920a308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f1575c-6196-4759-b167-c35ec920a308
  12th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53630358-ccff-47b8-9e4b-4b390b0fe120
  n/a

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