Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Legal Services

CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

13 Jun 2025 at 08:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

12 Jun 2025 at 15:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Crescent Purchasing Consortium Limited, located in Salford, involves a Preliminary Market Engagement for Legal Services. The procurement is categorized under services, specifically targeting legal services, which fall under the light-touch regime. The process is at the planning stage, with engagement activities scheduled to conclude on 11th July 2025. Interested parties should note the next communication deadline on 4th August 2025. The legal framework is outlined under the UK's legislative guidelines, as indicated by UKPGA 2023/54, and the agreement aims to transition legal services contract management back in-house. The contract encompasses the duration from 6th January 2026 to 5th January 2029, with the potential for renewal until 2030. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender provides an ideal growth opportunity for businesses specializing in legal advisory and information services. Companies with expertise in these areas can leverage their capabilities to shape the scope of the legal services provided through this framework, ensuring alignment with current market trends and member needs. The framework's design to support SMEs and VCSEs makes it particularly appealing to smaller enterprises seeking to establish or expand their service offerings within the public sector. Engaging in this process allows businesses to collaborate with a prominent purchasing consortium, enhancing their visibility and potential for securing future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Legal Services

Notice Description

For the past few years, CPC has outsourced the contract management of its Legal Services framework agreement for various reasons, one of which being capacity internally. We are now looking to bring this framework back in-house and this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is the first step of that process. Due to the fact that this hasn't been contract managed internally for some time, we would like suppliers within the industry to assist us in forming the scope/specification to ensure we are covering what is required for our Members by putting a framework in place that encompasses any new trends or considerations since the agreement was last managed by CPC. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16018. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16018 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Planning Information

Engagement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054808
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032138-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CRESCENT PURCHASING CONSORTIUM LIMITED
Contact Name
Katherine Orme
Contact Email
k.orme@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 535 0122

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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