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title: "Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support (Direct Award)"
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# Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support (Direct Award)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15718e83-d8b8-4aca-9ab9-67b57033d6ca

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support (Direct Award)," was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions. This process, classified under the industry category of legal services, utilised a selective procurement method in the form of a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award being active as of 30th April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2027. The main location for the service delivery is in the United Kingdom, particularly EC1A 4HT, London. The total contract value is set at £643,543.50.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing expert legal services, particularly those capable of supporting governmental programmes like the Synergy Programme. With the Department for Work and Pensions as the buying entity and a major supplier like DLA Piper UK LLP involved, businesses that can meet the rigorous demands of government contracts and deliver high-quality legal services stand to benefit. This opportunity is less suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the scale and requirements involved. Nonetheless, it represents a lucrative growth avenue for larger entities in the legal industry.

## Notice

Legal Services for Synergy Programme Support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8969019-a184-4b28-ac45-e8f4edb70a74 |
| 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 | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £643,543 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £643,543 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 7 May 2026 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8969019-a184-4b28-ac45-e8f4edb70a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8969019-a184-4b28-ac45-e8f4edb70a74
  7th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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