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title: "FCP: Future Service and ad-hoc ELM Support."
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# FCP: Future Service and ad-hoc ELM Support.

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d59550f-f370-4d40-9041-435a7e7e01be

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), headquartered in London, has concluded the procurement process for the provision of external legal support on Future Service and ad-hoc ELM matters, including Countryside stewardship. This contract, valued at £99,950, falls under the industry category of legal advisory services and is classified within the CPV scheme as "79111000". The procurement was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 28th August 2025 and ends on 31st July 2026. The award phase was completed on 27th August 2025, and the award was published on 10th September 2025, with DLA Piper UK LLP being selected as the service provider.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those experienced in environmental and countryside management matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate. Such opportunities allow legal firms to expand their service portfolios and build significant relationships with governmental departments. Given the nature of the requirements and the specialised framework, firms adept in handling selective tender processes will find this particularly suitable, enhancing their standing in the competitive legal services marketplace in the UK.

## Notice

Supplier to provide external legal support on Future Service and ad-hoc ELM matters including Countryside stewardship.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd65ead1-b1ac-4fa5-919c-0bbb9e090aab |
| 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 | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,950 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,950 |
| 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 ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2025 at 12:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd65ead1-b1ac-4fa5-919c-0bbb9e090aab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd65ead1-b1ac-4fa5-919c-0bbb9e090aab
  10th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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