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10 Jul 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for "External Legal Services," focusing on the provision of legal services under Lot1a and Lot2a of the CCS RM6240 framework. This procurement is categorised under the "Legal services" industry (CPV code 79100000) and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 6th July 2026, with the contract period starting the same day and running until 5th September 2028. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, a large-scale supplier, based in England, with the delivery location specified as postal code BD1 1HY. The tender process has already reached completion and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large legal service firms capable of delivering comprehensive public sector legal services. It provides a long-term engagement of over two years, positioned to stimulate business growth for firms with the capacity to manage extensive legal frameworks and requirements. While smaller businesses or VCSEs may not find this opportunity suited to their scale, firms already operating under or familiar with the CCS RM6240 framework can leverage their expertise to fulfil the council's needs effectively. The selective procurement method suggests a competitive yet manageable entry for established legal firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio in the Bradford area.

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Notice Title

External Legal Services

Notice Description

Full Service Provision of legal services via Lot1a and Lot2a General Service Provision of the CCS RM6240 framework for the provision of Public Sector Legal Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f04ad50c-21d4-428c-9bc9-1ee7a93b87c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884cdd56-499f-43cd-83ea-6463ee5157df
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
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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 5 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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