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title: "Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26"
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# Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-338ad81e-e53e-4003-bfde-f3771e6851e0

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Government Legal Department based in London, focuses on legal services under the project titled "Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26". This contract, valued at £75,000, has reached the award stage, with DLA Piper UK LLP selected as the supplier. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, a selective method indicating that suppliers were pre-qualified. The contract period commenced on 9th February 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2026. Although tender submissions closed on 8th February 2026, the award was published on 24th March 2026, creating a definitive timeline for interested parties to understand the progression of this process.

This tender primarily benefits established legal firms capable of providing comprehensive services across the United Kingdom. Given the selective procurement method involving a framework agreement, it provides growth opportunities for businesses that are part of or eligible to join such frameworks, fostering collaboration with government entities. Although small and medium enterprises or voluntary community and social enterprises are not specifically targeted for this contract, large-scale legal consultancies can leverage this procurement opportunity to strengthen their presence in public sector dealings, enhancing their portfolio with strategic government partnerships.

## Notice

Canals and Rivers Trust - CLG Surplus Funded FY 25-26

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44055c38-e82d-4876-b5f7-2ca9416442fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | DLA PIPER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44055c38-e82d-4876-b5f7-2ca9416442fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44055c38-e82d-4876-b5f7-2ca9416442fa
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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