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title: "Provision of Legal Advice and Services (RM6179)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "POST OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-08"
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# Provision of Legal Advice and Services (RM6179)

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ed8ca16-0a29-4075-ad36-6d654939ef35

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## Summary

The Post Office has concluded a procurement process titled "Provision of Legal Advice and Services (RM6179)" as part of a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. This contract, valued at £1,800,000, falls under the legal services category and pertains to complex disputes and urgent matters. The award process identified Ashurst LLP as the supplier, with the contract covering the period from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2027. The procurement was carefully structured to accommodate the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the United Kingdom, ensuring alignment with the procurement objectives set by the Post Office, headquartered in London.

This tender represents substantial growth opportunities for legal firms specialising in complex legal issues. By securing a government contract of this nature, companies can enhance their reputational standing, expand their client base, and increase their expertise in handling high-profile matters. SMEs with expertise in complex disputes and the ability to offer specialised legal services are well-suited to explore similar opportunities, leveraging the experience and visibility gained through participation in a framework agreement. Such engagements can pave the way for long-term business development and entry into further public sector contracts.

## Notice

Call off from Lot 2 of RM6179 for services relating to Complex Disputes and Complex or Urgent Matters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6200a0-e913-49b4-a3ef-3daf27d19d10 |
| 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 | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHURST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Aug 2025 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6200a0-e913-49b4-a3ef-3daf27d19d10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca6200a0-e913-49b4-a3ef-3daf27d19d10
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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