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    ContractsExternal Legal Services for PFI SFA Contract Expiry
    Awarded contract

    External Legal Services for PFI SFA Contract Expiry

    Awarded
    £1.1m
    Published 21 Oct 2026

    Procurement of external legal services to support the expiry and transition of a PFI Service and Financial Agreement contract.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 21 Oct 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £1.1m
    Published 21 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £1,050,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      10 Aug 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • DU
      Dentons UK
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    21 Oct 202610 Aug 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks external legal services to support the management and transition of a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Service and Financial Agreement (SFA) contract as it approaches expiry. The project requires specialized legal expertise to advise on contract termination, transition planning, liability management, and any associated disputes or negotiations. Qualified legal service providers should have experience with PFI contracts, public sector procurement, and contract exit strategies. The engagement will support the organization in navigating the complex legal requirements associated with the end of the PFI agreement and ensuring a smooth transition to alternative arrangements.

    Track record

    30 awards · 24 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 30 contracts to 24 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    4. Burges Salmon2× · 7%
    5. WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION2× · 7%
    6. Mills and Reeve LLP2× · 7%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    b73f30db-4d3f-4506-bd6a-f78e43879644-918713

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