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    ContractsLegal Services for National Security Compliance Matter
    Awarded contract

    Legal Services for National Security Compliance Matter

    Awarded
    £20k
    Published 16 Oct 2026

    UKRI seeks specialized legal advisory services to address national security compliance concerns and individual cases related to a China General Technology Research Institute security alert.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South WestPublished 16 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £20k
    Published 16 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £20,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • DC
      DOYLE CLAYTON SOLICITORS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    16 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a contract details notice, not a call for competition. UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) requires legal advisory services following a national security alert issued by MI5 regarding potential espionage risks and compliance concerns related to the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI). The legal services needed include: (1) Higher-level project advice that may involve complex casework related to organizational compliance and risk mitigation, and (2) Individual-level case support for persons who may have been inadvertently involved in at-risk activities. This is a single-supplier procurement due to the specialized and sensitive nature of the national security matter. Prospective suppliers should have expertise in national security law, compliance frameworks, organizational risk assessment, and the ability to handle confidential government advisory work. The engagement will address both strategic compliance issues and individual circumstances requiring legal guidance.

    Track record

    41 awards · 35 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION has awarded 41 contracts to 35 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. DOYLE CLAYTON SOLICITORS3× · 7%
    2. JISC Services Limited2× · 5%
    3. THE ONE GROUP LTD2× · 5%
    4. NICK HASTINGS CONSULTING LTD2× · 5%
    5. WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON UK LLP2× · 5%
    6. THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER1× · 2%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078948

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