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title: "Legal Services to support the Rolls-Royce Framework Agreement"
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# Legal Services to support the Rolls-Royce Framework Agreement

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cff9d03-db85-433d-9f6d-7befcccabed7

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Legal Services to support the Rolls-Royce Framework Agreement" has been completed by the Department for Business and Trade, a prominent government organisation based in London, England. This tender, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The legal services are to be delivered across a wide geographical area, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The contract period began on 17th July 2026 and will conclude on 17th July 2027, with the award being published on 4th August 2026 for transparency purposes. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the total contract value is £208,333.33.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those capable of servicing large, multi-national framework agreements. Although the procurement method was selective, indicating a restricted pool of suppliers, this tender highlights the potential for large legal firms like Hogan Lovells International LLP, the awarded supplier, to secure substantial contracts with government departments. Legal businesses that can operate on a broad international scale would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, particularly when such opportunities arise through government frameworks.

## Notice

This has been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. DBT require an external legal firm to support in the creation of the Rolls Royce Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522539f9-160e-4ccc-868a-8c78c1035a0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 17 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £208,333 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £208,333 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| 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 | HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522539f9-160e-4ccc-868a-8c78c1035a0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/522539f9-160e-4ccc-868a-8c78c1035a0d
  4th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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