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title: "Project_19976 Legal Services Provision for Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs"
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# Project_19976 Legal Services Provision for Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61f9581a-19f2-4b00-a807-4ecc8977f3d5

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Project_19976 Legal Services Provision for Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs," is orchestrated by the Home Office, located at 2 Marsham Street, London, England. This tender falls within the legal services industry category and covers a broad geographic scope including the United Kingdom and international territories. It is currently in the award stage, with the contract period beginning on 9th March 2026 and concluding on 8th March 2029. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, with a tender value set at £19,900,000. The process was completed with the award being active since 14th May 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for large legal firms like TLT LLP, which was awarded the contract. As the contract spans multiple years, it provides a stable and long-term engagement, likely benefiting organisations with substantial resources and expertise in handling complex legal inquiries. While the tender specifically highlighted that it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with robust frameworks and capabilities in delivering professional legal services are well-positioned to engage in this and similar future opportunities, particularly those adept in public sector frameworks.

## Notice

to provide external legal services for the IIGG (Solicitor to the Inquiry and general legal services)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5bd699c-50bb-4b61-89bc-74fa7409af55 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,900,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5bd699c-50bb-4b61-89bc-74fa7409af55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5bd699c-50bb-4b61-89bc-74fa7409af55
  29th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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