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NUN - Legal Services Framework

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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06 Jan 2026 at 10:44

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21 Feb 2025 at 13:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council initiated a tender for a "Legal Services Framework" aimed at procuring a range of legal services to extend its in-house team. The tender process adhered to an open procedure, governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015, and was divided into four lots: Planning, Commercial and Contracts, Property, and Housing. These services, valued at £400,000, are classified under CPV code 79112000, focusing on legal representation services. The procurement stage has progressed from tender in February 2025 to an active contract award stage in January 2026, with contracts signed on 2nd January 2026. Located in Nuneaton, within the region UKG13, the project covered by the GPA (Government Procurement Agreement) had its tender period ending on March 26, 2025, with the framework agreement allowing contract renewals and having awarded a maximum of two suppliers per lot.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for legal firms offering comprehensive services across various domains such as planning, commercial contracts, property, and housing sectors. Both large firms and SMEs would find this tender beneficial due to its structured division into lots, allowing diverse participation. Suppliers like Freeths LLP, Davitt Jones Bould, and Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP, which already secured contracts, illustrate the potential for businesses with expertise in legal services to expand their client base within the UK government sector. The open procedure and e-tendering submission method make it accessible for firms to compete, especially those with SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) qualified individuals. Overall, the framework is an excellent platform for capable firms to forge strong partnerships with regional authorities, enhancing their portfolio in public sector legal support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NUN - Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Council has a requirement to procure a legal services framework consisting of our (4 Lots, covering a range of legal services to act as an extension to the in-house legal team.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Planning

o enable the Council to maximise potential benefits, the requirement has been divided into 4 lots via an Open Procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. It is the Council's intention to award a maximum of 2 suppliers per Lot onto the framework agreement. Please note, should fewer returns be received, or fewer bids are deemed acceptable, the Council reserves the right to proceed with the award of the Framework Agreement and each Lot despite awarding to fewer bidders than originally proposed. Furthermore, Call off contracts executed during the term of the framework agreement (before the end date) may continue after the framework agreement end date in accordance with the call-off contract term (and any contract extensions) stated in the call-off contract.

Renewal: 2 x 12 MONTHS

Lot 2 - Commercial and Contracts

The Council has a requirement to procure a legal services framework consisting of our (4 Lots, covering a range of legal services to act as an extension to the in-house legal team.

Renewal: 2x 12 Months

Lot 3 - Property

The Council has a requirement to procure a legal services framework consisting of our (4 Lots, covering a range of legal services to act as an extension to the in-house legal team.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Lot 4 - Housing

The Council has a requirement to procure a legal services framework consisting of our (4 Lots, covering a range of legal services to act as an extension to the in-house legal team.

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000562-2026
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

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NUNEATON
Postcode
CV11 5AA
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Nuneaton and Bedworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Nuneaton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP

Davitt Jones Bould

Devonshires Solicitors LLP

Forbes Solicitors

Freeths LLP

Further Information

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