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title: "Legal Services Commercial"
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# Legal Services Commercial

Buyer: COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2999abfc-9b76-435b-b682-13ddc9dbd524

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Legal Services Commercial" was conducted by the Competition and Markets Authority, a buyer based in London, England. The process falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on legal services (CPV code 79100000). This tender process, identified as PROC-026-2026, followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement and is now in the award stage, as the contract has been completed. Key dates for this process included the end of the tender period on 1st May 2026 and the subsequent award notice publication on 20th May 2026. The contract period is set from 23rd May 2026 to 22nd May 2029, embracing a long-term commitment for legal services within the United Kingdom.

This tender opens opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, such as legal service providers seeking to collaborate with governmental bodies. By engaging in this process, businesses can position themselves for future framework agreements, promoting growth within the legal services market. The successful supplier for this tender was Gowlings (UK) LLP, an SME that demonstrates the inclusivity of smaller firms in these procurement processes, encouraging similar organisations to compete in forthcoming tenders. Such opportunities foster business development through substantial government contracts, offering stability and the potential for expanded market reach.

## Notice

Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc239ce-2696-49c0-841b-cb7d593d2c90 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2026 - 22 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,999 |
| 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 | COMPETITION AND MARKETS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1B 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GOWLINGS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc239ce-2696-49c0-841b-cb7d593d2c90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efc239ce-2696-49c0-841b-cb7d593d2c90
  20th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/baa4bafc-e837-40de-a0af-3f029ad5f713

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