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title: "Legal Support for DCE Programme"
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# Legal Support for DCE Programme

Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ff03459-ab51-47d7-b3a8-7b37edd9a203

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by H M Revenue & Customs involves the provision of legal support services for the DCE programme. This contract, identified by tender ID CW102902, falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and pertains to services across the United Kingdom. The procurement was undertaken using a direct award via a framework, with the stage now at awarding. The contract commenced on 17th September 2025 and will run until 16th September 2026, with an overall value of £416,660. The opportunity was specifically designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for legal service providers, particularly those capable of supporting large corporate programmes. Given its nature as a direct award, businesses that are part of existing frameworks will find ease in participation. Firms specialising in legal advisory and support within governmental or regulatory environments would be ideally suited to pursue similar future opportunities. The successful bidder, DLA Piper UK LLP, highlights the scale and capability requirements advantageous for contenders in this sector.

## Notice

Provision of legal services to support the DCE programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8ec911-af88-4d77-b950-cc159d4d6442 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award via Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Sep 2025 - 16 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £416,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £416,660 |
| 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 | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 5BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Blackfriars & Trinity |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| 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

- 23 Sep 2025 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8ec911-af88-4d77-b950-cc159d4d6442

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8ec911-af88-4d77-b950-cc159d4d6442
  23rd September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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