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title: "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (Supplier 1 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3) - Awarded Contract"
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# The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) (Supplier 1 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3) - Awarded Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eee2bd3-5be5-445f-b392-2a4d05ff7683

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## Summary

The contract titled "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)" has been awarded as part of a framework agreement facilitated by the Department for Work and Pensions. This tender process falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting 'Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security' (CPV: 79000000). The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from the CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1. The contract, valued at £6.2 million excluding VAT, commenced on 10th July 2025 and will conclude on 30th November 2027. It is applicable across numerous locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, encompassing regions such as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. The procurement stage was completed with the contract's award being finalised on 10th July 2025.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in legal services. As part of the awarded cab rank of three suppliers, this contract provides SMEs like the Consortium of Sharpe Pritchard LLP and Bevan Brittan LLP, who have been a critical supplier, a platform to demonstrate their expertise in delivering crucial legal support to prominent government departments. The Department for Work and Pensions, a key governmental body based in Leeds, is the primary buying organisation, and their collaboration opens doors for small and medium enterprises to establish a significant foothold in providing legal services to public sector clients. Businesses adept in navigating public procurement procedures, with capabilities tailored to diverse geographic regions, are ideally positioned to leverage such strategic contracts to expand their client base and enhance their service portfolio.

## Notice

The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - Awarded Contract (Supplier 1 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3). Our Ref: ecm_12979, proj_26532. This contract is part of a Cab Rank of 3 suppliers. The whole Cab Rank of 3 has a total value of up to PS6,200,000 ex VAT. Additional information: Contract awarded using CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, Lot 1 - General Legal Advice Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a471f39-266f-487e-995f-98a706152818 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,200,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSORTIUM: SHARPE PRITCHARD LLP & BEVAN BRITTAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2025 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a471f39-266f-487e-995f-98a706152818

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a471f39-266f-487e-995f-98a706152818
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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