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title: "Lot 1 - Legal Support for the Manston Inquiry"
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buyer: "GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT"
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# Lot 1 - Legal Support for the Manston Inquiry

Buyer: GOVERNMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcc8190d-69d8-430f-af70-5dc3cb313aeb

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## Summary

The Government Legal Department, located at 102 Petty France, London, and functioning as the buying organisation, commenced a procurement process titled “Lot 1 - Legal Support for the Manston Inquiry,” categorized under legal services in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 23rd April 2025, and the award to DWF Law LLP, a Manchester-based supplier, was activated on 6th May 2025, with a contract value of £1,300,000 GBP. The contract period is set to commence on 30th June 2025, ending on 30th November 2027.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for large-scale legal service providers, albeit it was suitable for SMEs, indicating its inclusivity for smaller enterprises. By securing this contract, the awarded company will engage in providing legal support for the inquiry, thereby expanding their portfolio and enhancing their industry reputation. Businesses specialising in legal services, especially those familiar with governmental procedures and inquiries, would find this a lucrative prospect to solidify their standing in public procurement and potentially unlock further opportunities within the legal framework agreements associated with government departments.

## Notice

The is to provide legal support for the Manston Inquiry

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4913af05-31af-4a36-8dea-856c1feaeda6 |
| 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 | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DWF LAW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2025 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4913af05-31af-4a36-8dea-856c1feaeda6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4913af05-31af-4a36-8dea-856c1feaeda6
  1st July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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