PS26001 Provision of Legal Services for OLS Investments

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
London
Selective procedure
10 June 2026 to 5 May 2028

Provision of dedicated commercial legal support for the OLS PRISM team, specifically focused on the Life Sciences Large Investments Portfolio. The work involves providing legal expertise to manage and facilitate high-value investment activities within the life sciences sector.

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Awarded value: £1.5m; As published
Published: 24 June 2026; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 16 June 2026; Mills & Reeve
Contract length: 23 months; Ends 5 May 2028

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist commercial legal advisory services to support government departments with complex large-scale investment portfolio management and transactions.

Category: Legal services

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
24 June 2026
Contract awardedto Mills & Reeve
16 June 2026
Contract starts
10 June 2026
Contract ends
5 May 2028

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How it compares

16.7× the typical commercial law contract (£90k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3631893/ps26001-provision-of-legal-services-for-ols-investments
Buyer reference: tender_516600/1586506
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-06dcd2b8-02db-4ab2-ab87-64940407f350
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). PS26001 Provision of Legal Services for OLS Investments. Contract award, 24 June 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3631893/ps26001-provision-of-legal-services-for-ols-investments (accessed 12 October 2026).