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title: "Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7171e098-90de-4c28-9739-d8de7dd71cb3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CABINET OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7171e098-90de-4c28-9739-d8de7dd71cb3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry" has been completed, with the award officially updated on 16th March 2026. The contract commenced on 15th June 2024 and extends until 31st March 2026, ensuring continuous support throughout a critical legal inquiry. Managed by the Cabinet Office, headquartered in London, England, the process is categorised under "Legal services" with a procurement method of call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective approach. The contract involves Law Absolute Ltd as the supplier, reflecting its large business scale. This inquiry takes place across the United Kingdom, providing opportunities until the contract concludes on 31st March 2026.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services with the capability of supplying paralegal support, especially those experienced with large-scale or complex inquiries such as the Infected Blood Inquiry. While small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed unsuitable, larger firms with a substantial paralegal resource pool can leverage this contract to solidify their portfolio within government sector offerings. The selective procurement approach underscores the need for specialised expertise and reliability, suggesting that businesses with existing framework agreements may find additional avenues for growth through similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of paralegal staff for the Infected Blood Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £430,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £430,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AS |
| 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 | LAW ABSOLUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 11:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0
- 27 Jun 2025 at 15:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0
- 27 Jun 2025 at 15:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0
- 31 Mar 2025 at 12:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0
- 24 Jan 2025 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0
- 23 Jan 2025 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b167534a-ce1f-47e9-b224-4ad5c67f45c0
  16th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/24a78168-7e07-462c-b765-a290880cd40e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5547b52c-06ef-42ac-a45f-369eaa2d561d
  Value uplift & time extension

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