---
title: "External Legal Advice (Cyber Incident Planning)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065b30"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE PENSIONS REGULATOR"
published: "2026-02-24"
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# External Legal Advice (Cyber Incident Planning)

Buyer: THE PENSIONS REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065b30

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## Summary

The Pensions Regulator, a central government public authority located in Brighton, has concluded a procurement process for "External Legal Advice (Cyber Incident Planning)." This contract, awarded on 24th February 2026 and signed on 23rd February 2026, aims to provide specialised legal advisory services on managing legal actions or remedies in the event of a cyber attack. The tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on legal advisory services and follows a direct procurement method below the threshold, without competition. This procurement has reached the award stage, with DAC Beachcroft, a large firm based in London, serving as the supplier. The contract is active from 24th February 2026 to 1st April 2026, with a gross value of £26,000.

This procurement process provides significant avenues for business growth for large legal firms specialising in cyber security incidents, particularly those with expertise in legal advice. Firms equipped to handle advisory roles in legal matters related to cyber incidents stand to benefit from the insights and exposure gained through collaboration with government bodies like The Pensions Regulator. The absence of competition in this direct procurement process illustrates an opportunity for specialised firms to secure government contracts efficiently. The contract's focus on managing cyber threats ensures relevance in an increasingly digital and cyber-aware environment, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their portfolio in legal advisory services.

## Notice

Legal advice on managing cyber attack incidents with respect to legal action/remedies

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,945 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE PENSIONS REGULATOR |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 6AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Preston Park |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| 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

- 79111000 - Legal advisory services

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2026 at 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016534-2026
  24th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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