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title: "Lot 3 - Legal Support for the Southport Inquiry"
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# Lot 3 - Legal Support for the Southport Inquiry

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8d8b514-3bba-4c66-847f-185710aecc55

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has completed an award process for providing legal support for the Southport Inquiry under the title "Lot 3 - Legal Support for the Southport Inquiry". The contract is categorised under legal services and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. This procurement follows a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with an end value of £1,300,000 GBP. The contract period started on 30th June 2025 and will conclude on 30th November 2027. The supplier awarded the contract is DWF Law LLP, a large-scale entity based in Manchester.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses in the legal services industry, particularly those capable of offering specialised support for public inquiries. With the procurement being sourced through a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already listed on similar frameworks will have the best opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this sector favourable due to positive suitability criteria. Successful organisations can leverage such projects to enhance their visibility and reputation within governmental legal sectors.

## Notice

The is to provide legal support for the Southport Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302d21f5-2dff-4668-a0b6-c51b7772215f |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9GL |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 11:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302d21f5-2dff-4668-a0b6-c51b7772215f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/302d21f5-2dff-4668-a0b6-c51b7772215f
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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