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title: "Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice"
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# Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-707f5f9d-cb92-40de-a84b-ae5cd7d155ab

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), sought expertise in legal services for an "Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice". This procurement, classified under the CPV code 79100000, represents the services sector and relates specifically to legal consultancy. Located in London, with final delivery at postal code SW1P 3JR, the procurement has concluded its award stage as of 13th July 2026, having initially closed the tendering on 10th July 2026. A selective procurement approach was utilised, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, reflecting a structured and competitive selection process specific to this public sector need.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for legal firms with expertise in water management and pensions advice. The awarded contract to DLA Piper UK LLP, valued at £45,000, underscores the potential business opportunities for firms able to provide specialised legal advisory services. Although the procurement was not specifically set aside for SMEs or voluntary and community sector organisations, this award indicates a strong market for competent legal suppliers capable of delivering high-quality consultancy services to government departments. Such contracts enable businesses to expand competencies within the public sector by leveraging their expertise in complex legal areas.

## Notice

Independent Water Commission Report and Pensions Advice - Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0f8a01-35fe-4c81-b816-dbd588e6158d |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | TLI London |

## 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0f8a01-35fe-4c81-b816-dbd588e6158d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e0f8a01-35fe-4c81-b816-dbd588e6158d
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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