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title: "CLG Defra External Legal Services"
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# CLG Defra External Legal Services

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a9a6407-fae0-4bd2-8b18-a69369f084b8

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department (GLD) has successfully completed a procurement process titled "CLG Defra External Legal Services." This procurement, falling under the industry category of legal services, has been conducted using a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has been reached in the award phase, where Dentons UK and Middle East LLP were awarded the contract on 4th June 2025. The total contract value is £20,000, covering the contract period from 4th June 2025 to 4th June 2026. The project location is specified within the United Kingdom, providing an ideal setup for businesses operating within the legal framework sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry to align themselves with public sector needs, particularly for firms with experience in handling government contracts. The suitability criteria indicate that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, although the specific procurement in question has already been awarded to a large-scale supplier. Businesses specialising in government and environmental legislation would be especially well-positioned to benefit from similar tenders and to establish partnerships that can facilitate sustained growth through public sector collaboration.

## Notice

CLG Defra External Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b482b6d3-aba5-46f3-8d9e-2ae0095fce48 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2026 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b482b6d3-aba5-46f3-8d9e-2ae0095fce48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b482b6d3-aba5-46f3-8d9e-2ae0095fce48
  6th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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