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title: "Co-partnering contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7e32b4a-a17d-41cd-b381-5f717734e286"
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published: "2025-07-08"
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# Co-partnering contract

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7e32b4a-a17d-41cd-b381-5f717734e286

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has concluded the procurement process titled "Co-partnering contract" with a direct award to Pinsent Masons LLP for the provision of legal services related to the COVID-19 inquiry. This process, categorised under the industry classification for legal services (CPV 79100000), is located in London, SW1A 2AS. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract officially awarded on 1 July 2025. The contract period spans from 29 June 2025 to 28 June 2026. This direct award was executed under the RM6179 Legal Services Panel framework, specifically utilising a direct procurement method tailored for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those operating within the SME sector. Given the nature of the procurement as a direct award, it highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in significant partnerships with government bodies through established framework agreements. Firms involved in legal services, especially those capable of aligning with governmental frameworks, could exploit similar opportunities for growth by positioning themselves within strategic procurement panels and networks.

## Notice

Direct award to Pinsent Mason's for legal services in respect of the COVID-19 inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b99faf-0b05-4879-88e1-436a3f5122bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - direct award against RM6179 - Legal Services Panel framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | PINSENT MASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b99faf-0b05-4879-88e1-436a3f5122bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b99faf-0b05-4879-88e1-436a3f5122bd
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cf518be2-ac14-459e-88ed-946cb7c8f080

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