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Pension Fund Legal Advisor

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jan 2026 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "Pension Fund Legal Advisor" is managed by Staffordshire County Council, serving as the buying organisation. This contract involves providing legal services for the Staffordshire Pension Fund, with delivery located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Categorised under the "Legal services" industry, the procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Norfolk County Council LGPS Legal Services Framework. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Burges Salmon LLP being identified as the supplier. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17 December 2025, and the contract period from 5 January 2026 until 31 December 2026. The total value of the contract is £100,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in legal services within the pension sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this framework-based procurement particularly accessible, aligning with the buyer's suitability criteria. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to showcase their expertise in legal advisory services to governmental bodies, which could bolster their reputation and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Pension Fund Legal Advisor

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of legal services as legal provider to Staffordshire County Council (as administering authority for the Staffordshire Pension Fund) Call off from Norfolk County Council LGPS Legal Services Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-76a53eaa-d8c0-4c03-b1f6-6361dcc43814
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679602f-0579-45c0-af4f-c3a61f181b59
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BURGES SALMON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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