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title: "DWP Legal Overflow Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f3b366d3-c9e9-483b-a3cc-181718552e39"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
published: "2023-05-23"
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# DWP Legal Overflow Support

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3b366d3-c9e9-483b-a3cc-181718552e39

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department has awarded a contract for legal services titled "DWP Legal Overflow Support" to Pinsent Masons LLP. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £50,000. The contract period is set to start on April 1, 2023, and end on March 31, 2024, with the tender period closing on March 30, 2023. The Government Legal Department, based in London, awarded the contract on March 31, 2023.

This tender for legal services creates a business opportunity for law firms or legal service providers, especially those experienced in providing general legal advice and services. Businesses interested in legal services support, particularly in the CPV category of legal services, and located in or willing to operate in the SW1H 9NA area, should consider engaging with the Government Legal Department. The contract, awarded through a selective procurement method, signifies a clear opportunity for relevant businesses to grow their portfolio and collaborate with a prominent government entity.

## Notice

General legal advice and services support to DWP (CCS RM6179 Lot 1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adc1b30-e0dd-471d-89c7-3d72e64064ad |
| 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 | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 23 May 2023 at 20:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adc1b30-e0dd-471d-89c7-3d72e64064ad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4adc1b30-e0dd-471d-89c7-3d72e64064ad
  23rd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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