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Legal Services 2025

LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY

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31 Jul 2025 at 11:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Legal Services 2025" was successfully completed by the Lancashire Constabulary, with the framework operating from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029. This tender was conducted via an open procedure above the threshold, focusing on legal services within the industry classification of CPV 79100000. The procurement involves a total contract value of £640,000 with services delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contract award took place on 1st July 2025, and the announcement was made by the Cabinet Office on 31st July 2025. Multiple suppliers have been selected under this framework, which will be operational across a period of four years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale legal service providers looking to expand their presence in the public sector. The framework allows for multiple suppliers, providing a broad platform for businesses capable of delivering large-scale services to the public sector. Legal firms equipped with the capacity to handle extensive legal service demands across a wide geographical area would find this opportunity particularly advantageous for growth. Although this specific tender was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, similar future tenders may offer diverse opportunities for various types of legal service businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services 2025

Notice Description

We have agreed to utilise the new National Legal Services Framework tendered by the Metropolitan Police, with five companies appointed for the period 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2029 in accordance with Standing Order 5.1.4 relating to Frameworks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75571e3d-4668-4ee9-ba9c-40779d7b631b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8df720dc-97f8-4993-8e61-c198da18e530
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE CONSTABULARY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR4 5SB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS

CLYDE &CO

DWF LAW

TLT

WEIGHTMANS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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