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title: "Awarded Contract - Contingent External Legal Services to support DWP's IT/Digital Work Pipeline"
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published: "2019-07-09"
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# Awarded Contract - Contingent External Legal Services to support DWP's IT/Digital Work Pipeline

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9724e50-091b-4a28-83cd-17ea5e91abde

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed for an awarded contract titled "Contingent External Legal Services to support DWP's IT/Digital Work Pipeline," valued at £20,000. This service falls under the legal services category (CPV code 79100000) and was conducted by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), located in Leeds, England. The procurement method used was a selective tender, specifically a call-off from the CCS Framework RM3746, with the contract period starting on 24th June 2019 and concluding on 31st March 2020. The tender period closed on 17th June 2019.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with expertise in IT and digital sectors. Competitors may include law firms with experience working within government frameworks or those familiar with public sector procurement. Smaller firms may also find opportunities for partnership with larger firms like DLA Piper, encouraging collaboration to cater to the requirements of the DWP's ongoing projects.

## Notice

Awarded Contract notice for Direct Award from a CCS Framework (RM3746 General Legal Advice Services)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d378c1-c096-49e4-972d-5133334faf50 |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 WORK AND PENSIONS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | LS2 4UR |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2019 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d378c1-c096-49e4-972d-5133334faf50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5d378c1-c096-49e4-972d-5133334faf50
  9th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e554e858-86f7-4cf0-9d5e-2772b9d874b9
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## Provenance

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