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title: "Legal services for the DESNZ GBN Sponsorship and Policy team"
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# Legal services for the DESNZ GBN Sponsorship and Policy team

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4140f0ed-a204-4550-a0b0-6c78b8df7669

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has completed the procurement process for legal services to support the Great British Nuclear (GBN) Sponsorship and Policy team. The contract, awarded to DLA Piper UK LLP, will facilitate the effective delivery of Her Majesty's Government's ambitions for GBN, with a focus on Small Modular Reactor technology selection. The process involved a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was valued at £15,000,000. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 8 January 2025, the commencement of the contract on 20 January 2025, and its conclusion on 19 January 2027. The services are classified under the CPV code 79111000 for legal advisory services, with delivery addresses spanning the UK and several global jurisdictions.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with expertise in the energy sector and government policy. It is especially suited for large-scale legal firms like DLA Piper UK LLP due to the contract's demands and scope. By securing such high-value and high-profile contracts, businesses can significantly boost their market reputation and gain valuable experience in advising on government projects involving advanced technology selection processes such as Small Modular Reactors. While SMEs and VCSEs were deemed unsuitable for this tender, other large legal firms with relevant capabilities may find similar opportunities beneficial for strategic business growth in the future.

## Notice

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has issued this Contract for the supply of Legal Services for the Great British Nuclear (GBN) Sponsorship and Policy team to facilitate effective delivery of HMG's ambitions for GBN. This involves providing legal advice and support in relation to the ongoing Small Modular Reactor technology selection process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d14c546-58bf-4773-b267-19bbb4eefcc3 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d14c546-58bf-4773-b267-19bbb4eefcc3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d14c546-58bf-4773-b267-19bbb4eefcc3
  14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e3bd3d9-800c-4a98-8431-e1d4deb1fffb
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