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Legal Representation for the Insurance Team

Norfolk County Council

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jun 2026 at 14:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

09 Jan 2026 at 13:17

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 10:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 15:08

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

24 May 2025 at 11:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority, has implemented a procurement process through an open procedure to secure legal representation services for its in-house insurance team. The contract, titled "Legal Representation for the Insurance Team," spans a period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with a gross value of £2,250,000. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation services category, with coverage planned across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKF. The process has advanced through multiple stages including planning and tendering, reaching the award stage with contracts signed in May and June 2026. The procurement method highlights a framework agreement, allowing direct awards or competitions depending on service requirements.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large legal firms specialised in advisory and representation services. The contract is ideal for businesses with a robust track record in providing high-standard legal advice, litigation support, and maintaining knowledge of dynamic legal issues. The open framework agreement ensures flexibility, fostering chances for ongoing work through direct awards. Legal firms with capabilities to manage insurance claims and support the development of an insurance team across the country are well-suited to participate. As most contracts are to be directly awarded, businesses that demonstrate competitive pricing, team experience, and immediate availability will be strategically positioned to capitalise on this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Representation for the Insurance Team

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council requires legal services for the in-house insurance team to predominately help support the delivery of the claims service, and has re-tendered its expiring framework agreement for these services. The insurance team is a team of 12 staff led by the Head of Insurance and comprises a mixture of claims handler investigators and insurance officers with administrative support provided by the Business Support Team. Legal representation is required by the insurance team to predominately help support the delivery of the claims service. Legal representatives will need to provide a high standard of professional service advice and guidance on all matters relating to insurance claims handled by the team. Typical duties will include but not be limited to: * Provision of general legal advice * Representing the authority in litigation * Maintaining a knowledge of issues facing the authority and being prepared to offer legal opinions * Supporting the development and knowledge of the insurance team. The insurance team provide support to the Norse Group and as such require coverage across the country..

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052593
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,250,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Browne Jacobson LLP

DAC Beachcroft Claims Ltd

DWF Law LLP

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Keoghs LLP

Weightmans LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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