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Legal Panel for Government (LPG)

Crown Commercial Service

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28 Mar 2025 at 13:38

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28 Mar 2025 at 10:57

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12 Mar 2025 at 15:01

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19 Feb 2025 at 16:15

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Planning

26 Feb 2024 at 08:10

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has concluded the tender process for a Framework Agreement, entitled "Legal Panel Government" (reference RM6360), for the provision of legal services. This procurement, aimed at central government departments and their arm's length bodies, encompasses multiple lots covering areas such as core legal services, major projects, international trade disputes, and rail legal services. The total contract value is £820 million with the framework running from 30th September 2025 until 29th September 2028. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure and is categorised under CPV code 79100000 for legal services in the United Kingdom. This contract has reached the award stage as of 11th December 2025. The CCS, located in Liverpool, serves as the buying authority for this significant government initiative.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) within the legal sector to engage with central government projects. Businesses with expertise in legal consultancy, particularly those specialising in international trade, finance, and infrastructure projects, are well-positioned to leverage this framework to expand their client base within government circles. Given the extensive scope and high value of the contract, this initiative presents a rare opportunity for legal firms to align their strategic growth with public sector developments, facilitating potential long-term partnerships and increased market visibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Panel for Government (LPG)

Notice Description

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Legal Services to be utilised by central government departments including associated arm's length bodies (ALBs). It is intended that this commercial agreement will be the recommended vehicle for all legal services required by central government departments and their ALBs. The Framework Agreement will have 7 Lots: Lot 1 - Core Legal Services Lot 2 - Major Projects and Complex Advice Lot 3 - Finance and High Risk / Innovation Lot 4a - Trade and Investment Negotiations Lot 4b - International Trade Disputes Lot 4c - International Investment Disputes Lot 5 - Rail Legal Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0078d81-ad21-455c-a769-16a0f1c61330
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ed350b9-9bbc-49b0-bd18-d2e93b9e6262
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£820,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crown Commercial Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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