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title: "*** TEST Notice ***"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MHCLG"
published: "2025-04-25"
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# *** TEST Notice ***

Buyer: MHCLG  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e62d859-62e3-4d07-ad52-678aa6c81386

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## Summary

The contracting process, initiated by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), pertains to the planned procurement of legal services with a focus on the works industry category. The procurement involves an open procedure that exceeds the threshold requirement, with its base in London at postal code SW1P 4DF. Notably, the procurement is at the planning stage, and the future notice is slated to be published by 24th April 2025, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st January 2026, ending on 31st December 2026. This procurement process offers opportunities to provide legal services across a broad geographical area including the UK and global territories.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector to expand their reach and showcase their capabilities in a significant government contract. While it is not deemed suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), larger legal firms with experience in public sector contracts could find this a lucrative opportunity. Participating in this procurement process can enhance a company's portfolio and provide long-term growth prospects through potential future collaborations with governmental organisations. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, allowing well-qualified firms to vie for the contract.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac715226-e3f3-4b08-b102-bf632104a3a6 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MHCLG |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 15:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac715226-e3f3-4b08-b102-bf632104a3a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac715226-e3f3-4b08-b102-bf632104a3a6
  25th April 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e1242cac-fb47-420e-9424-9b45ee848e99
  TEST NOTICE DOC

## Provenance

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