Planning

Legal Services Framework

PLACES FOR PEOPLE

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 18:05

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Legal Services Framework" is currently in the planning stage. It is being conducted by Places for People, a public authority in the sub-central government category, based in Preston, United Kingdom. This tender aims to replace the existing Legal Services panel for Places for People and falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on legal services. The estimated value of the contract is £40,000,000, with a gross amount of £48,000,000, and it involves a framework agreement. The relevant procurement is above the threshold and is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026, concluding by 31st March 2030. Potential suppliers should note that a future notice is expected by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for legal services firms, particularly those with experience in dealing with public authorities and framework agreements. The significant value of the contract indicates a robust potential for business growth for legal firms capable of delivering high-quality services. Businesses with a strategic interest in expanding their portfolio within the public sector will find this tender particularly appealing. Competing firms should ensure they have the capacity to manage a long-term engagement and meet the high standards expected by a prominent buying organisation like Places for People. The focus on legal services and the structure as a framework agreement offer opportunities for specialised practices, as well as larger firms capable of offering a broad range of legal expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Replacement of current Legal Services panel for Places for People To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952112734

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051c4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024378-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@placesforpeople.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2YB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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