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title: "Legal Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067181"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-03-23"
---

# Legal Support

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067181

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) in London for "Legal Support" involves the provision of legal services for appeals, classified under the central government category. The process has reached the award stage with significant updates on 23 March 2026. DWP used a direct procurement method due to the contract value being below the competition threshold, meaning the process was executed without competition, thereby expediting the service acquisition. The contract commenced on 1 February 2026 and is set to run until 1 February 2027, with a potential extension to July 2027, subject to case resolution. The total gross value of the contract is £27,600, with a net amount of £23,000. The services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, targeting the legal services industry specifically.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium enterprises specialising in legal services, as evidenced by the award to Henderson Chambers, an SME based in London. Businesses equipped to handle legal appeals efficiently can benefit from such contracts, particularly those already familiar with public authority projects. Ensuring robust compliance with UK legislation and a capability to provide quality legal representation in appeals are essential criteria for successful competition in similar future tenders. Engaging with central government contracts such as this can bolster an SME's portfolio and enhance its positioning within the legal services sector by expanding their professional network and demonstrating expertise in governmental legal matters.

## Notice

Legal support for appeal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026310-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| 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 | HENDERSON CHAMBERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 14:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026310-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026310-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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