--- title: "Contract Variation for Matrix Programme - Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DSIT" published: "2026-05-05" --- # Contract Variation for Matrix Programme - Legal Services Buyer: DSIT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ea58dc45-66d7-48c0-8c8c-7815cc56214e.json) ## Summary The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a significant public procurement process titled "Contract Variation for Matrix Programme - Legal Services" focusing on legal services. This contract, initially part of a call-off from the RM6179 Legal Service Panel Framework, has undergone variation to expand its scope and value. The contract, valued at £800,000, spans from 1st August 2023 to 30th October 2026. It caters to a diverse set of regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and global locations such as Europe and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was selective, specifically using a framework agreement to streamline the process. The process reached the 'award' stage by 5th May 2026, with the original contract notice published on 8th May 2024 and the variation aimed at enhancing commercial activities under the Matrix Programme. This tender presents a considerable opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector to secure long-term procurement contracts with the government. While the current contract has been awarded to DAC Beachcroft, a large-scale supplier, the focus on broad market coverage and the provision for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) indicates an inclusive approach in future tenders. Businesses that can provide comprehensive legal support and have experience working within framework agreements will be best positioned to leverage such procurement processes for growth. This procurement highlights transparency and strategic partnership potential, fostering an environment conducive to expanding business networks and accessing significant governmental engagements. ## Notice Please note that this contract has already been awarded, following a call-off from the RM6179 Legal Service Panel Framework, and this variation is being published for transparency purposes only. This is a variation to the scope and value of the contract, allowing for additional Legal support to commercial activities with the wider Matrix Programme. Original CAN can be found at - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d26428-63fb-4f7a-a0df-61f502e00931 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 | | 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 | 5 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 May 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £200,000 | | 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 | | Additional buyers | DESNZ | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | 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 | DAC BEACHCROFT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 5 May 2026 at 11:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 - 5 May 2026 at 11:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 - 5 May 2026 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 - 5 May 2026 at 11:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 - 25 Mar 2025 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 - 8 May 2024 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90038f1d-dac1-4f4c-a4a2-912708657879 5th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f94c713e-65dd-4db0-a678-7c66ae4f1a6e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6e52fd6-ae94-4767-82d5-7734af090bc1 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a60f1428-7e1c-4c74-b9c5-4f11f5fb9ec7 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/da1c14ff-5de5-4dfe-8510-abc1211477ad n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d26428-63fb-4f7a-a0df-61f502e00931 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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