Provision of Solicitors for UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Government Commercial Agency

Published: May 12, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Burges Salmon LLP — £37,635,940

About This Opportunity

Provision of Solicitors for — services contract awarded in United Kingdom by Government Commercial Agency. Awarded to Burges Salmon LLP (GBP 37.6M, Sep 2023).

This is a services contract in the Consulting sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 37.6 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Consulting sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The UK Covid-19 Inquiry requires a Solicitor to the Inquiry and supporting legal team to provide continuous legal advice to the Inquiry Chair on the operation of the Inquiry.. CPV: Legal services (79100000). Procedure: Other - Direct Award

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on May 12, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: CCLL23A10. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Government Commercial Agency

Government Commercial Agency has issued 75 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 60 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Consulting sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Burges Salmon LLP was awarded the contract for £37,635,940. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference CCLL23A10 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Burges Salmon LLP. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Government Commercial Agency in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.