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title: "PS24206 - Legal Advice in connection with DSIT's shareholding in Eutelsat Communications SA and OneWeb Holdings Limited"
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# PS24206 - Legal Advice in connection with DSIT's shareholding in Eutelsat Communications SA and OneWeb Holdings Limited

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba425aa2-d2dc-4b4b-ac46-9ec5c7a4357d

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## Summary

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has conducted a procurement process to secure legal advice regarding its shareholding in Eutelsat Communications SA and OneWeb Holdings Limited. This is an award notice concerning a mini-competition under the CCS Legal Service Panel RM6179, specifically Lot 2 - Financial and Complex Legal Services. The process concluded in awarding a contract to Simmons & Simmons LLP for providing legal opinions, guidance, and support to manage the Eutelsat Group/OneWeb investment. The location of services includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 21 November 2024 to 13 November 2026, with a total value of £500,000. The process emphasises research and development services and legal services as its main industry categories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in financial and complex legal matters. The framework allows small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to participate, though this specific contract was awarded to a large-scale firm. Companies that can provide extensive legal advisory services across various jurisdictions, given the global scope, can benefit from such government contracts to expand their client base and enhance their reputations in the public sector. Being part of a prestigious panel can also lead to participation in similar future opportunities, helping firms to establish a strong foothold in governmental legal services endeavours.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS Legal Service Panel RM6179 - Lot 2 - Financial and Complex Legal Services Brief Description of Requirement 7. To provide legal opinions, advice and guidance to support HMG management of its Eutelsat Group/OneWeb investment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec53e35-5f7e-458d-8c0f-e063a008d182 |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2024 - 13 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMMONS & SIMMONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec53e35-5f7e-458d-8c0f-e063a008d182
- 2 Dec 2024 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec53e35-5f7e-458d-8c0f-e063a008d182

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fec53e35-5f7e-458d-8c0f-e063a008d182
  17th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6fc2e58-8f7e-4738-b095-c01d5deeb92d
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