AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper (con_29032)

Department for Education

Published: Nov 21, 2025

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to DLA Piper — £50,000

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About This Opportunity

Award notice from Department for Education (United Kingdom) — AI Ad-Hoc Arrangement with DLA Piper. legal services. Awarded to DLA Piper (GBP 50K, Sep 2024).

This is a services contract in the legal services and information and communication technology sectors, with a focus on Intellectual Property and artificial intelligence. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 50,000.

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 legal services 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

DLA will provide legal advice in relation to intellectual property and commercial matters relating to generative AI.. CPV: Legal representation services (79112000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on November 21, 2025. Last refreshed today. Reference: tender_284206/1534106. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department for Education

Department for Education has issued 448 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 29 currently open and 358 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. 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 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference tender_284206/1534106 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

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

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

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

How much was the contract awarded for?

DLA Piper was awarded the contract for £50,000. 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.