Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS), acting through the Minister for the Cabinet Office, is in the planning stage of procuring a new Public Sector Legal Services agreement, specifically aimed at the wide range of UK public sector bodies including health, education, local and regional government, emergency services, and third sector organisations. The tender, titled "Legal Panel for Public Sector" with ID RM6374, falls under the legal services industry category (CPV 79100000). This strategic procurement process will involve market engagement sessions in early 2025 and aims to publish the contract notice by January 2026. The indicative value of the agreement is £200,000,000, covering multiple legal specialisms such as commercial law, property, litigation, and more, over a four-year period.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in various legal disciplines, offering a chance to secure a place on a lucrative public sector legal panel. By participating, legal firms can gain access to a steady stream of public sector clients, enhancing their portfolio and driving business growth. Law firms with expertise in commercial contracts, dispute resolution, employment law, and other listed specialisms would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender process allows firms to contribute to the UK's public sector legal framework while benefiting from a robust commercial agreement aimed at achieving value for money and high-quality legal services.

Planning

Legal Panel for Public Sector

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

14th January 2025 13:49:35 PM
Contract Summary

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Public Sector Agreement for the provision of Legal Services for use primarily by the Wider Public Sector / UK public sector bodies. The proposed commercial vehicle(s) will include a comprehensive list of legal specialisms, including but not limited to the following which may change as a result of further market engagement: Commercial Contracts Law Property Construction and Real Estate Dispute Resolution and Litigation Employment Law PFI/PPP Projects Public Procurement Law Costs Lawyer Services Health, Healthcare and Social Care Transport Education The agreement will replace and bring together specialisms currently available under live agreements: RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services RM6284 Costs Lawyer Services 2 The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04cfe2

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79100000

CPV Division(s)

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

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

supplier@crowncommercial.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 3454102222

Buyer Address

9th Floor, The Capital, Old Hall Street

Liverpool

L3 9PP

United Kingdom

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Legal Panel for Public Sector

THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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