--- title: "Property Legal Services (PLS) 3" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS" published: "2026-06-09" --- # Property Legal Services (PLS) 3 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0554c2.json) ## Summary The Department for Work & Pensions in London has completed a procurement process titled "Property Legal Services (PLS) 3," targeted at the legal services industry. The procurement was conducted through an open, competitive procedure under a light-touch regime, compliant with UK legislation. The contract, which commenced on 1st April 2026, will run until 31st March 2031 and includes provisions for up to two additional 12-month extensions. This procurement covers a broad spectrum of property-related legal services, providing support across DWP Estates for tasks like real estate advice, conveyancing, litigation, and property lease management. Dentons UK and Middle East LLP has been appointed as the supplier following a competitive tender process that involved multiple stages, including an initial invitation to participate and a final tender submission. This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in property-related legal services, especially those able to manage large-scale public sector engagements. Given the breadth and complexity of tasks outlined in the specification, firms with expertise in real estate law, litigation, and consultancy on property transactions would be well-positioned to fulfill the requirements. The openness of the procurement and the significant contract value of £22 million, extendable to approximately £26.64 million, make it an attractive proposition for established legal firms seeking to expand their government portfolio. The nature of the contract underscores the potential for sustained collaboration, offering opportunities for strategic partnerships and resource investments in the public sector legal services market. ## Notice This contract provisions for all property legal services to DWP Estates across its whole estate; including real estate advice, conveyancing, and litigation services related to all property matters. Legal services are also included for property leases (new, breaks and expiry), landlord consents, acquisitions, and disposals, rent review issues, landlord and tenant issues, dilapidations, licence alterations and general property advice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: For the mutual benefit accruing from a successful collaboration, ongoing needs, or strategic partnership considerations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054370-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | 2030-01-25 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,490,000 | | Lots value | £16,490,000 | | Awards value | £16,500,000 | | Contracts value | £22,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS | | Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 9NA | | 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 | DENTONS UK AND MIDDLE EAST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 70000000 - Real estate services - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 14:08 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054370-2026 - 17 Mar 2026 at 16:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024254-2026 - 19 Dec 2025 at 15:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085029-2025 - 27 Jun 2025 at 09:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035641-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054370-2026 9th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024254-2026 17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085029-2025 19th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035641-2025 27th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-17493 ## Notice URLs - http://www.dentons.com - http://www.mills-reeve.com - http://www.womblebonddickinson.com - https://dwp.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.burges-salmon.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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