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title: "AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper (con_29032)"
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# AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper (con_29032)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b586ce14-e8d5-4887-b818-2d2881f06f86

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a selective public procurement process titled "AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper (con_29032)" for legal representation services, focusing on intellectual property and commercial issues related to generative AI. The procurement, classified under CPV code 79112000, pertains to various regions within the United Kingdom, including London and the South East. Originally framed as a call-off from a framework agreement, this £50,000 contract was awarded to DLA Piper with a contract period from the 30th of September 2024 to the 30th of September 2026. The award stage was completed and published on 21st November 2025.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specializing in legal services, particularly those with expertise in intellectual property and AI-related commercial matters. While primarily suitable for SME-sized firms, the contract also opens avenues for firms experienced in managing complex legal frameworks for governmental bodies. Companies that are well-versed in offering strategic legal guidance and can operate across multiple regions in the UK would be particularly well-suited to engage in such procurements in the future.

## Notice

DLA will provide legal advice in relation to intellectual property and commercial matters relating to generative AI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df549765-e0a0-4a01-b70d-6cd3c2a0dadf |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## 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

- 79112000 - Legal representation services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df549765-e0a0-4a01-b70d-6cd3c2a0dadf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df549765-e0a0-4a01-b70d-6cd3c2a0dadf
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/contact-dfe

## Provenance

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