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Government bodies need to respond to the nation’s biggest challenges quickly and under scrutiny. We are here to help you effectively deliver policy initiatives and time-critical projects.

Government work is subject to unique levels of scrutiny and change. People working in this context need to keep pace with evolving legal, policy and transparency requirements while managing ever-increasing budgetary pressure to achieve more with less. We can help you balance these tensions.

With in-depth knowledge of the UK and international legal landscape, we support the Government Legal Department, Cabinet Office advisers and departmental policy teams in achieving their goals. From renegotiating long-term contracts to reacting swiftly to reputational issues, our government legal services team knows what to do.

Why work with our government solicitors?

Proven delivery on major national projects. We have successfully advised on high-value, strategically important government procurements. 
Appointment to key CCS frameworks across sectors. We are a supplier on the CCS Legal Panel for Government (RM6360, Lot 1 – Core Legal Services and Lot 2 Major Projects and Complex Advice) and have also been appointed to the CCS RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework for both Full Service (Lot 1a) and General Service (Lot 2a) provision in England and Wales.
Tailored added value offering. We tailor our value-added services to each client’s needs, mixing and matching elements to drive efficiency, support training and foster strong partnerships. Our lawyers enjoy working closely with clients on complex projects, building trust through collaboration.
Large scale and capability. With over 330 government sector lawyers across seven UK offices, we are equipped to handle time-critical, national-level legal work under scrutiny.
Our market-leading Procurement portal. This offers a host of free-to-use resources, including our Procurement Act Notices Flowchart Infographic, Procurement Act Notices Generator and our much-loved Standstill Calculator.

CCS RM6360 Legal Services Panel Lot 1 and Lot 2 supplier

We are a supplier on CCS’s Legal Panel for Government agreement (RM6360) on Lot 1 Core Legal Services and Lot 2 Major Projects and Complex Advice, you can download a copy of our supplier Lot 1 prospectus here and Lot 2 prospectus here. 

We have also been appointed to the CCS RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services Framework - Lot 1a (Full Service Provision) and Lot 2a (General Service Provision) for England and Wales. You can download a copy of our supplier prospectus here.

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Our experience

Our government lawyers and solicitors have worked across multiple sectors and departments with significant outcomes: 

  • Advised Supply Chain Coordination Ltd and DHSC on securing vital NHS supplies.
  • Supported Homes England with investment strategies to deliver 300,000 homes annually.
  • Assisted the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on the Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement Programme, supporting the procurement of critical national infrastructure that will enable all communication transmissions to and from ships at sea and HM Coastguard offices.
  • Helped the Ministry of Defence negotiate availability contracts for fast jets and Tornado Aircraft, support contracts for ships and battlefield communications, outsourcing of facilities management and recruitment services, and complex PFI contract variations.
  • Supported the Department for Work and Pensions on its strategic estate management project, to deliver a future-fit, sustainable estate and are currently working with the DWP on its Health Transformation Programme relating to health assessments for the purposes of the benefits system.
  • Worked on urgent procurements for the Cabinet Office, the Department of Health and Social Care and Government Legal Department on urgent procurements and contracts regarding the Government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Procurement Portal

Our Procurement Portal offers a host of free-to-use resources, including our Procurement Act Notices Flowchart Infographic, Procurement Act Notices Generator and our much-loved Standstill Calculator. 

Outstanding collaboration with GLD

Shortlisted for our work with GLD on DWP’s Functional Assessment Service Procurement at the Legal Innovation & Technology Awards 2024. 

PFI

We offer a wide range of services to help clients prepare for PFI contract expiry, click here for details. 

What our clients say about us

 

  • They are very pragmatic when dealing with [our suppliers] but ensure MoD's position is protected. They also proved themselves to be extremely agile and flexible and easy to communicate and work with - a quality which differentiates them from their competitors.
    Ministry of Defence
  • Your project lead has been absolutely fantastic throughout - responsive, calm, collected, friendly - always keeps a cool head in negotiations, brilliant at taking the lead and steering the conversation...
    Cabinet Office
  • Mills & Reeve understood our appetite for risk very well. They always gave clear recommendations based on the balance of risks and outlined steps that could be taken to minimise them.
    Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • We were looking for lawyers with not only the experience handling significant procurement projects but also lawyers who could help us vision and shape the project. Mils & Reeve delivered just that. Their overall approach, collaborative style and leadership added significant value. I would definitely recommend them.
    Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
  • The support from everyone at Mills & Reeve has been fantastic on every level, legally, commercially, and pragmatically. I know the CLG DWP team has enjoyed working so closely with your team and have appreciated the fast turnaround and level of detail invested in the high-quality advice and work provided.
    DWP, Commercial Law Group
    Government Legal Department

Our clients

We work with over 40 central government departments and non-departmental public bodies, including:

  • British Council
  • Cabinet Office
  • Department for Education
  • Department of Health & Social Care
  • Department for Work and Pensions
  • HM Land Registry
  • Homes England
  • Insolvency Service
  • Maritime and Coastguard Agency
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
  • UK Health Security Agency 

Our lawyers

We have over 336 lawyers working for government organisations, including specialists in key areas such as contracts, procurement, projects, finance, PFI, energy, litigation, estates, employment, pensions and tax.

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Procurement insights

Our Procurement Portal features the popular 5 in 25 webinars and procurement blog, which provide concise, easily digestible training on key procurement topics, helping you stay informed and compliant with the latest regulations.

ESG

Head to our environmental, social and governance page for webinars, blogs and features, as well as our Talking ESG podcast. We help you keep pace with the changes, challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving landscape. 

In-house in Focus

Our In-house In Focus hub page includes a wide range of resources to help provide answers and guidance on a variety of legal issues for in-house counsel.

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Government legal services encompass legal advice and representation provided by specialist lawyers and solicitors to public sector bodies, covering procurement, contracts, regulatory compliance, projects, employment and litigation.

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