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title: "Provision of Legal advice and Services (RM6179)"
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# Provision of Legal advice and Services (RM6179)

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7158b1e1-3400-45ba-ac02-86610d4c89b1

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Post Office for the "Provision of Legal advice and Services (RM6179)" has reached the award stage. This contract, focusing on legal services, is a call-off from Lot 2 of RM6179 and pertains to the Future Technology Portfolio and Complex Special Investigations. The procurement follows a selective method through a framework agreement, specifically targeting the service industry in legal services with CPV code 79100000. The contract, valued at £4,800,000, runs from 1st June 2025 to 30th November 2027, involving the buyer located in London, England, and has been awarded to Ashurst LLP. The formal award was made active on 30th May 2025, with the notice published on 8th August 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in legal services, particularly those able to navigate the complexities of technology and special investigations. While the contract is well-suited for larger organisations due to its scale and financial scope, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find potential niches within this framework agreement to demonstrate specialised knowledge and competitive advantage. Engaging with such contracts can immensely contribute to business growth by enhancing portfolios, fostering long-term partnerships, and penetrating the public sector's legal service domain.

## Notice

Call off from Lot 2 of RM6179 for services relating to Future Technology Portfolio and Complex Special Investigations following Further Competition

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42b37e7-0486-499a-99f7-61e9c225199c |
| 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 | £4,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,800,000 |
| 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 09:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42b37e7-0486-499a-99f7-61e9c225199c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e42b37e7-0486-499a-99f7-61e9c225199c
  8th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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