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Legal Services Framework

Pool Re Services Limited

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

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13 May 2026 at 12:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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13 May 2026 at 12:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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30 Jan 2026 at 12:58

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26 Jan 2026 at 19:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 Oct 2025 at 14:05

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08 Oct 2025 at 12:05

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Summary of the contracting process

Pool Re Services Limited, a public authority operating under the sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for a "Legal Services Framework" in London, UK. The procurement, conducted under a competitive flexible procedure, falls within the services category, specifically legal services, and is divided into two lots: General Legal Advice Services and Major Projects and Complex Legal Advice Services. The framework agreement is for an initial term ending on 31 March 2031, with the possibility of extension up to 60 additional months. This tender was initiated on a light-touch basis under the Procurement Act 2023 and allows for both direct awards and mini-competition awards for services valued above £25,000. Notably, the contract was signed on 28 April 2026, and the related contracts within the framework became active on 1 May 2026.

This framework creates significant opportunities for growth for legal service providers with experience in various specialisations like corporate, intellectual property, and real estate law, among others. It's especially beneficial for large firms that can offer comprehensive legal advice across diverse areas, including international jurisdictions as per the engagement specifics. Selected suppliers, such as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP and Hogan Lovells International LLP, are large-scale firms capable of delivering consistent, timely, and cost-effective service, which is crucial for meeting the demanding standards set by Pool Re Services Limited. SMEs also have a chance to be involved, considering the framework's suitability requirements, offering diverse avenues for business expansion and sector influence by delivering added value and engaging in potential long-term collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

The Framework will be divided into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Legal Advice Services; and Lot 2 - Major Projects and Complex Legal Advice Services. The Lots are not exclusive, and Tenderers may bid to be appointed to one and/or both Lots. Both Lots shall provide Legal Services predominantly in the law of England and Wales. On occasion, depending on the nature of the engagement, Pool Re may require advice on the law of foreign jurisdictions in respect of the required specialisms, for either Lot. In the event that advice is required on the law of a foreign jurisdiction, the Provider and Pool Re shall agree in advance and in writing the approach to be taken in delivering the advice.

Lot Information

General Legal Advice Services

Renewal: Pool Re anticipates entering into the Framework for an initial term of five (5) years with the option, exercised wholly at the discretion of Pool Re, to extend the Framework term for a period or periods not exceeding a total of 60 months in aggregate. Call-off contracts awarded from the Framework can be for any term. Pool Re reserves the right to extend the Lots by varying durations.

Major Projects and Complex Legal Advice Services

The provision of a one-stop shop service for complex legal advice services covering the following specialisms and ancillary related work, with significant, demonstrable experience and expertise advising on these specialisms to Arm's Length Bodies of HM Government Departments and regulated financial services firms (including dual-regulated non-Solvency II firms). This may involve advising on non-English law matters, either directly or via instructing local counsel (which shall be charged as a disbursement): *Complex financial services regulation (including for dual-regulated Non-Solvency II firms e.g. reinsurance firms) and regulatory changes *Complex insurance and reinsurance law (including expertise in wordings, regulatory issues, transactional work and claims handling and coverage disputes) *Corporate finance and guarantees (including in favour of HMG stakeholders) *Capital markets (including debt capital markets e.g. insurance-linked securities) *Investment and asset management, including private equity investments *Investment and commercial banking *Complex public and administrative law matters, particularly in the context of Arm's Length Bodies' arrangements with their sponsoring departments *Complex competition law and subsidy control law *Complex corporate law matters (including corporate restructurings) with detailed input required from teams advising on the above specialisms *Litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (including disputes relating to insurance and reinsurance claims, judicial reviews and contentious regulatory matters) Tenderers appointed will look to provide value-added items to Pool Re at no additional cost. A non-exhaustive list of examples include: *Regular relationship meetings with Pool Re, as reasonably requested *Access to meeting space, as reasonably requested *Relevant e-mail alerts, including training alerts *Horizon-scanning product (specific and tailored to Pool Re) to be prepared on a quarterly basis, by rotation with the purpose of altering Pool Re to matters of interest or where there may be an impact with recommendations on how to proceed if applicable in a number of key areas. *Access to client training brochures on an annual basis and working with Pool Re to deliver identified training *Invitations and access to legal update briefings, seminars, conferences and events *Invitations to masterclasses and industry events

Renewal: Pool Re anticipates entering into the Framework for an initial term of five (5) years with the option, exercised wholly at the discretion of Pool Re, to extend the Framework term for a period or periods not exceeding a total of 60 months in aggregate. Call-off contracts awarded from the Framework can be for any term. Pool Re reserves the right to extend the Lots by varying durations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043854-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
Pool Re Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC4R 9AF
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Candlewick
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Bird&Bird LLP

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP (BCLP)

Burness Paull LLP

Clyde & Co LLP

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER LLP

Hogan Lovells International LLP

Mills & Reeve LLP

Further Information

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