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    ContractsExternal Legal Panel Support for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry
    Awarded contract

    External Legal Panel Support for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry

    Awarded
    £8m
    Published 28 Jul 2026

    Recruitment of external legal professionals to provide specialized panel support and advisory services for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry investigation.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 28 Jul 2026· 3 weeks agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £8m
    Published 28 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £8,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      30 Apr 2026
      3 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • BS
      Burges Salmon
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 weeks ago.

    28 Jul 2026Today30 Apr 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks qualified legal professionals to provide external panel support for the Patrick Finucane Inquiry. The inquiry is a public investigation into historical events and requires experienced legal practitioners to assist with case analysis, legal research, documentation review, and advisory support. Suitable candidates should have expertise in public inquiries, administrative law, and complex investigative procedures. The panel will work alongside the inquiry team to ensure thorough and professional legal guidance throughout the inquiry process. This is a specialized engagement requiring discretion, attention to detail, and demonstrated experience in high-profile legal matters.

    Track record

    16 awards · 14 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, Government Commercial Agency has awarded 16 contracts to 14 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. MEDIA SENSE COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED2× · 13%
    2. Burges Salmon2× · 13%
    3. FORVIS MAZARS LLP1× · 6%
    4. A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP1× · 6%
    5. One Two Agency1× · 6%
    6. Withheld Section94 Supplier1× · 6%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    75f69204-4f37-49c8-8eb9-0f388dc70ed8-908588
    GC
    Buyer
    Government Commercial Agency
    Sector
    Professional Services