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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 3 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 3 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3) - Awarded Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-433fcf3e-3ca6-4993-ba0f-8e671a77c6a7

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## Summary

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has entered the award stage for a contract titled "The Provision of Ad-Hoc Commercial Legal Support for Government Legal Department (GLD) and DWP," under the selective procurement method. This involves a call-off from the CCS framework RM6179 Legal Services Panel, specifically from Lot 1, which focuses on General Legal Advice Services. The successful supplier, Browne Jacobson LLP, is a large-scale firm based in Nottingham, England. The procurement caters to the services industry, classified under Business Services such as law, marketing, and consulting. The contract, valued at £6,200,000, commenced on 8th July 2025 and spans until 30th November 2027, with applicability across various regions including the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in legal and consulting services to engage with governmental projects. As this contract is included in a cab rank of three suppliers, successful bidders can expect substantial engagement in providing commercial legal support for government entities. Businesses that are SMEs may find opportunities within this framework, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Large firms that have the capacity to handle extensive legal consultancy tasks and navigate government frameworks are best suited to benefit from such arrangements, leveraging this opportunity for expanded government sector work.

## 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 3 of 3 on a Cab Rank of 3). Our Ref: ecm_12981, 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/e69b58d0-3917-453e-a656-989cedba6a77 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 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 | BROWNE JACOBSON |

## 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 13:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69b58d0-3917-453e-a656-989cedba6a77
- 17 Jul 2025 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69b58d0-3917-453e-a656-989cedba6a77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69b58d0-3917-453e-a656-989cedba6a77
  17th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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