Notice Information
Notice Title
715959477 - LEGAL SERVICES FOR PAC 2026
Notice Description
LEGAL SERVICES FOR PAC 2026 GOVERMENT LEGAL SERVICES FRAMEWORK RM6360
Lot Information
Core Legal Services
LEGAL SERVICES. Additional information: LEGAL SERVICES FOR PAC 2026 - MANDATORY GOVERMENT LEGAL SERVICES
Core Legal ServicesLot 1 requires a full-service capability across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms to meet the government's core legal service demands. It is designed to support buyers by providing general legal advice necessary for project delivery and addressing various legal issues. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 10. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Major Projects and Complex AdviceLot 2 covers Major Projects and Complex Advice , requiring suppliers to manage high-risk, innovative initiatives with multiple priorities across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including Litigation. Suppliers must navigate evolving project lifecycles, proactively addressing risks and advising on new or existing policies where established solutions may not yet exist. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 8. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Finance and High Risk / InnovationLot 3 covers the highest-risk and most complex legal matters across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including groundbreaking projects, major regulatory challenges, large-scale infrastructure programs, and high-value litigation. It also encompasses intricate finance and capital markets work, such as international capital markets, asset finance, restructuring, and insolvency. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 6. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Trade and Investment NegotiationsLot 4a covers legal advice on negotiating and implementing trade and investment agreements, ensuring compliance with international law, including WTO regulations, free trade agreements, international treaties, and EU law. Work includes drafting UK treaty text, supporting negotiations, analysing UK obligations, and providing treaty-related legal guidance on trade and investment. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 6. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
International Trade DisputesLot 4b provides legal advice and support for international trade disputes, representing the UK government in both offensive and defensive cases. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, WTO procedural rules, litigation strategy, and substantive legal issues, drawing on extensive experience in WTO and free trade agreement litigation. It also includes guidance on trade remedies and related investigations. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 6. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
International Investment DisputesLot 4c provides legal advice and support for treaty-based international investment disputes, representing the UK government in investor-State and inter-State proceedings. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, including written and oral advocacy, risk assessment for policy development, and managing disputes under the UK's investment treaties. This work spans diverse economic sectors and technical areas, often involving high-sensitivity or public interest matters. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 9. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Rail Legal ServicesLot 5 provides specialist legal services for the rail industry, requiring in-depth knowledge of its regulatory framework. It recognises the unique nature of rail law and its critical role in supporting national transport objectives. Additional information: The number of places on the Framework Agreement for this Lot is 8. The value provided in section II.2.6) is only an estimate. Crown Commercial Service cannot guarantee any business through the framework agreement.
Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 3 years, with an option to extend for 1 year CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations
Major Projects and Complex AdviceLot 2 covers Major Projects and Complex Advice, requiring suppliers to manage high-risk, innovative initiatives with multiple priorities across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including Litigation. Suppliers must navigate evolving project lifecycles, proactively addressing risks and advising on new or existing policies where established solutions may not yet exist. Additional information: 10 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Finance and High Risk / InnovationLot 3 covers the highest-risk and most complex legal matters across a wide range of mandatory legal specialisms, including groundbreaking projects, major regulatory challenges, large-scale infrastructure programs, and high-value litigation. It also encompasses intricate finance and capital markets work, such as international capital markets, asset finance, restructuring, and insolvency. Additional information: 7 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Trade and Investment NegotiationsLot 4a covers legal advice on negotiating and implementing trade and investment agreements, ensuring compliance with international law, including WTO regulations, free trade agreements, international treaties, and EU law. Work includes drafting UK treaty text, supporting negotiations, analysing UK obligations, and providing treaty-related legal guidance on trade and investment. Additional information: 6 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
International Trade DisputesLot 4b provides legal advice and support for international trade disputes, representing the UK government in both offensive and defensive cases. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, WTO procedural rules, litigation strategy, and substantive legal issues, drawing on extensive experience in WTO and free trade agreement litigation. It also includes guidance on trade remedies and related investigations. Additional information: 6 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
International Investment DisputesLot 4c provides legal advice and support for treaty-based international investment disputes, representing the UK government in investor-State and inter-State proceedings. It covers all stages of dispute resolution, including written and oral advocacy, risk assessment for policy development, and managing disputes under the UK's investment treaties. This work spans diverse economic sectors and technical areas, often involving high-sensitivity or public interest matters. Additional information: 8 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Rail Legal ServicesLot 5 provides specialist legal services for the rail industry, requiring in-depth knowledge of its regulatory framework. It recognises the unique nature of rail law and its critical role in supporting national transport objectives. Additional information: 8 Suppliers were awarded a place for this Lot.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-043cb5
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090965-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
79100000 - Legal services
79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services
79111000 - Legal advisory services
79112000 - Legal representation services
79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services
79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
98910000 - Services specific to international organisations and bodies
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £820,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- £820,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £820,025,000 £100M-£1B
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Sep 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Apr 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 27 Jan 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- Not specified - Not specified
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Active, Cancelled
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- Ministry of Defence
- Additional Buyers
The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- TIDWORTH
- Postcode
- Not specified
- Postcode Area
- Not specified
- Country
- Not specified
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- Major Region (ITL 1)
- Not specified
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- Not specified
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- Not specified
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
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- Local Authority
- Not specified
- Electoral Ward
- Not specified
- Westminster Constituency
- Not specified
Further Information
Notice URLs
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