This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2022 at 11:12

Tender

16 Feb 2022 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Crescent Purchasing Consortium is conducting a procurement process for Legal Services under the title "Legal Services". This initiative aims to establish a framework agreement across seven Lots, open to all public sector bodies in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 23 March 2022. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids electronically via the Sourcing Cloud system. The estimated value of the framework is £49 million, with each Lot valued at approximately £7 million over a potential 48-month contract period.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the legal sector, particularly those specialising in services such as human resources, property law, and commercial legal support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger legal firms with the capacity to meet the extensive legal service requirements outlined in the Lot descriptions are well-suited to compete. The framework's structure allows for a maximum of eight suppliers per Lot, meaning that multiple businesses can secure contracts, enhancing their visibility and engagement with a diverse range of public sector clients.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Legal Services. It is being established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members,http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and potential members at https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/new. It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/ojeu The Framework will be let across seven Lots. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on each of the seven Lots.

Lot Information

National One-Stop-Shop

This Lot is designed to meet the Legal Services needs of organisations across the public sector throughout the entire United Kingdom. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Legal Services but available across several workstreams including Human Resources Services, Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services, Property Services, Commercial Services and Dispute and Litigation Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People

This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for legal advice of a Human Resources, Pensions and People perspective. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Human, Resources, Pensions and People related Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services

This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for academy conversion and post conversion services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Legal Services Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Legal Services: Property

This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the entire public sector for property legal services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Property Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Legal Services: Commercial - Contracts, Procurement, Governance and Related Matters

This Lot is designed to meet the commercial legal services needs of organisations across the entire public. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of commercial - contracts, procurement, governance and related matters legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services

This Lot is designed to meet the dispute resolution and litigation needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of dispute resolution and litigation legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Legal Services for Education

This Lot is designed to meet the education legal services needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers the comprehensive suite of Legal Services detailed within the Lot 1 National One Stop Shop Lot from an Education perspective plus access to Education specific services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot.

Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015981-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79131000 - Documentation services

79132000 - Certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£49,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Crescent Purchasing Limited
Additional Buyers

Dukefield Procurement Limited

Public Sector

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Capital Law Limited

Eversheds LLP

Forbes Solicitors

ROLLITS LLP

Shakespeare Martineau LLP

Stone King

Ward Hadaway

Weightmans LLP

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