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title: "DBS General Legal Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2025-02-03"
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# DBS General Legal Services

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-198cfcb6-5275-45a4-bd7e-10ee332c2704

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## Summary

The Home Office has awarded a contract for DBS General Legal Services, classified under the industry category of legal services, with the CPV code 79100000. This procurement process, which began in the tender stage, has now reached the award stage, with DLA Piper being the awarded supplier. The contract, valued at £3,500,000, runs from 18th May 2023 to 30th November 2025. The services are to be delivered to various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 17th May 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those large firms capable of handling extensive contracts across multiple jurisdictions. Firms looking to expand their service portfolio and participate in governmental legal frameworks would find this type of contract highly beneficial. The procurement, managed by the Home Office, highlights potential growth for companies in delivering specialised legal assistance for public sector needs.

## Notice

Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb110f4-225a-40ae-bec1-1d11d38208c5 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2023 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| 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

- 3 Feb 2025 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb110f4-225a-40ae-bec1-1d11d38208c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afb110f4-225a-40ae-bec1-1d11d38208c5
  3rd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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