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CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has concluded a procurement process, titled "CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)". This contract falls under the legal services industry and is classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement process, which utilised a "Further Competition" method under the existing Legal Services Framework Agreement, was tagged as an award stage on 16th January 2026. It is valued at £99,000 and covers a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. Legal service providers operating within the United Kingdom were the target audience for this competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large legal service firms due to its typical structure and scale. Although the procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the importance of being part of legal service frameworks to engage in such competitions. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive legal services to public sector entities in England and Wales could benefit considerably, especially those looking to expand their footprint in public sector legal service procurement. The successful supplier for this contract, Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP, exemplifies the potential prospects for firms possessing the requisite capability and scale.

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Notice Title

CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)

Notice Description

Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition (Chest ref DN785267) under the Legal Services Framework Agreement (NCCT42446) CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6dcc28a3-118c-478c-a022-ed8145ded860
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e557e77b-2b32-4550-8387-5fe72d0c93e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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