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title: "Provision of Legal Services for the Future Digital Identity Programme"
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# Provision of Legal Services for the Future Digital Identity Programme

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4afb2bd4-30dd-4233-a5d9-a7066f555d5b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Cabinet Office, specifically the Government Digital Service, which has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of Legal Services for the Future Digital Identity Programme." This procurement falls under the legal services category and is based in the United Kingdom, including regions such as the Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey. The procurement method employed was selective, carried out through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract has been awarded for a total value of £500,000, with a contract period running from 28 April 2021 to 27 April 2022, following a tender period that ended on 25 March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised legal firms, particularly those experienced in digital identity solutions and public sector contracts. As the contract has already been awarded to Pinsent Masons LLP, firms with expertise in providing legal services tailored to government digital initiatives will find this market highly relevant. Businesses capable of navigating legal frameworks and providing strategic advice in this sector can leverage their strengths to compete for future opportunities arising from evolving digital identity initiatives within the public sector.

## Notice

The Cabinet Office (Government Digital Service) wishes to appoint a leading law firm to provide expert legal advice to support the transition to a Future Digital Identity Solution which will enable citizens to prove their identities online

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f9bea9-ec42-4fa6-86b5-b6e879ee2d66 |
| 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 | 19 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2021 - 27 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 May 2021 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f9bea9-ec42-4fa6-86b5-b6e879ee2d66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f9bea9-ec42-4fa6-86b5-b6e879ee2d66
  19th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18674ab6-5189-4bd2-a83f-6e43a46dae89
  Contract Order Form

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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