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PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Feb 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council has awarded a public sector legal services contract, with a focus on delivering high-quality legal services under the Crown Commercial Service framework. The procurement falls within the legal services category, aligning with the CPV code 79100000, and takes place in England, United Kingdom. The award stage has been completed with Ward Hadaway LLP selected as the supplier. The contract will commence on 2nd March 2026 and is set to last until 4th September 2028, subject to possible extension. The procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, ensuring a selective and competitive bidding process for service provision across the legal sector.

This contract presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the legal services industry. Given its location in England, businesses specialising in legal services can engage with the public sector through this contract, benefiting from the predictable revenue and potential for extending service provision beyond the initial two-year term. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to engage with such contracts, fostering increased business opportunities within the sector. The calculated value of the contract, £396,000, offers attractive prospects for those positioned to deliver efficient and effective legal services.

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Notice Title

PUBLIC SECTOR LEGAL SERVICES CONTRACT

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a Contract for the provision of Legal Services. This will be via a further competition process under Lot 1a of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Public Sector Legal Services framework (RM6240). The contract is anticipated to commence in March 2026 and will run for an initial period of two years, with the option to extend by a further period expiring on or before 04 September 2028 at the sole discretion of the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c68e9c8-bff4-44d0-8de0-4bc5e8484a63
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ce21587-58f6-4136-a9ba-7e6282a7cb2d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
£396,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£396,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Sep 2028 2-3 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helen Brewster
Contact Email
helen.brewster@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARD HADAWAY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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