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title: "Government Office of Technology Transfer Model Agreements"
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# Government Office of Technology Transfer Model Agreements

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8ea28b8-347d-474b-ad88-fbfc5fd0b9c9

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed the procurement process for the 'Government Office of Technology Transfer Model Agreements', focusing on bespoke legal services classified under CPV code 79100000. This award notice involves a direct award via a call-off from a pre-established CCS framework, allowing DSIT to ensure value for money. The contract, valued at £30,000, covers services within the United Kingdom as well as broader regions including Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement method employed was selective, reflecting specific requirements for legal services, with the contract set to span from 23 January to 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale legal firms, particularly those with expertise in government and public sector engagements. The framework agreement approach underlines opportunities for firms to secure business within a structured, repeatable procurement process, showcasing capabilities in delivering specialised, cost-effective legal services. Though it may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSE organisations, large firms like Pinsent Masons LLP, who is the awarded party, can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio in public sector legal consultancy across diverse geographical locations.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This is a direct award due to the requirements for bespoke legal services, utilising the latest legal service CCS framework. The framework collects public sector demand to secure value for money rates, therefore not procuring openly.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7e536-67db-462a-8d18-1117c6b63b93 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| 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

- 3 Mar 2026 at 12:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7e536-67db-462a-8d18-1117c6b63b93
- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7e536-67db-462a-8d18-1117c6b63b93

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0af7e536-67db-462a-8d18-1117c6b63b93
  3rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e750cd6f-1bad-458b-8f77-e2c4c6b3e866
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