Planning

Legal Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED

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Planning

29 May 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

Crescent Purchasing Limited, a public authority operating within the sub-central government sector of the United Kingdom, is initiating a procurement process for legal services. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a focus on establishing a framework that will serve both educational sector members and the broader public sector through Crescent Services Limited. The procurement, categorised under legal services, is intended to begin on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2034. This planned framework is set to be structured into lots to adequately address industry-specific needs, such as Academy Conversion Services. Potential bidders should note that a future notice is expected on 1st September 2025, providing further details.

This tender opens ample opportunities for businesses skilled in providing legal services pertinent to the education and public sectors. Legal firms specialising in areas like Academy Conversion are especially well-suited to compete for inclusion in the planned framework agreement. With a contract period spanning eight years, participation could result in sustained growth and collaboration with a significant segment of the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the tender's suitability criteria that accommodates diverse business scales, offering a robust platform for extending their service reach and establishing competitive advantage in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Legal Services

Notice Description

CPC will be tendering for Legal Services to create a framework for our members within the education sector, and also the wider public sector via Crescent Services limited. The exact details of the framework are still to be determined, such as the Lot structure, but it is likely to be split by Lots and include industry specific elements, an example being Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services. The service provision of Legal Services will be directly from suppliers who are experts within the industry and are able to assist CPC members with what can often be complex and ever-changing legal services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028583-2025
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
SME
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 6AJ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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