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title: "External Legal Support Tasked By GLD"
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# External Legal Support Tasked By GLD

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94a34ab7-c936-4bb7-8c62-c8e618228c9c

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## Summary

The procurement process, completed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA), entails a contract titled "External Legal Support Tasked By GLD", focusing on legal advisory and representation services within the commercial negotiations or litigation context. Based in London, UK, and with a procurement value of £60,000, this selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 4th June 2025 to 7th June 2027. The procurement process is in the 'award' stage, with the award being published on 13th October 2025, following its active status from 4th June 2025. The industry category is services, specifically under the CPV classification scheme with code 79110000.

This tender provides opportunities primarily for businesses with a strong background in legal advisory services, particularly those capable of handling commercial negotiations and litigation. Given the specific requirements and selective procurement method, established legal firms like Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, who have been awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit. Although the suitability criteria indicate a limited role for SMEs or VCSEs, experienced agencies in legal consultations can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolios and enhance their credibility in public procurement sectors.

## Notice

Legal Advice to support DEFRA on a commercial negotiation/litigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391ad6d1-61a7-41b3-9632-59a37fcd674d |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391ad6d1-61a7-41b3-9632-59a37fcd674d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/391ad6d1-61a7-41b3-9632-59a37fcd674d
  13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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