Planning

The Provision of Legal Residential Conveyancing Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 15:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is initiating a procurement process for the provision of legal residential conveyancing services, with the publication of a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN). This opportunity, categorised under legal services in industry classification, falls under sub-central government jurisdiction and is located in London (UKI44). The process is currently in the planning phase, with the engagement milestone scheduled for completion by 9th July 2025. The procurement strategy is being developed under the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023, and the tender is expected to be above the monetary threshold, with an anticipated contract value of £318,000 gross. The contract period is proposed to run from 24th September 2025 through to 23rd September 2028, with possible extensions until 2030. Interested parties are invited to access more details and participate by reviewing the draft specification and completing the questionnaire by the upcoming communication date of 21st July 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services to engage in public sector work and expand their portfolio by working with a substantial local government authority like the London Borough of Southwark. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that offer expertise in residential conveyancing and are looking to grow within the government contract domain, would find this engagement particularly advantageous. Participating in this procurement process could lead to long-term collaboration and provide a competitive advantage in the legal services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Legal Residential Conveyancing Services

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for information purposes only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. The upcoming opportunity relates to the provision of professional legal residential conveyancing services Organisations interested in this opportunity should review the draft detailed specification and complete the enclosed Questionnaire.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) for information purposes only. It is not a formal invitation to tender. You will need to respond to the tender notice in order to be considered for any upcoming contract. The purpose of this PMEN is to inform Southwark Council with regards to the potential market to deliver its potential requirements and to assist Southwark Council in better understanding how it may structure its requirements and develop its procurement strategy for a more effective and efficient procurement. All details in this PMEN are subject to being updated or changed in the tender notice. The PMEN fulfils the requirement for a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to be issued under the Procurement Act 2023. Organisations interested in this opportunity should review the draft detailed specification and complete the enclosed Questionnaire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055573
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035908-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 23 Sep 2028 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
Vanessa Patel
Contact Email
vanessa.patel@southwark.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 207525 0645

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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