Tender

Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector

CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

Connect2Framework has initiated a tender for the provision of specialist legal services, interim, and temporary staffing services to the public sector in the United Kingdom. The procurement process is being conducted using an open procedure, with a focus on services within the legal industry category. The buyer, identified as Connect2Framework for The Supply of Legal Services to the Public Sector, is a public authority located in Kings Hill, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the active stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 17th May 2026 and the award period concluding on 19th May 2026. The contract is valued at £110,000,000 and encompasses the supply services of personnel, including solicitors, paralegals, and legal secretaries.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises within the legal services and staffing sectors. Suitable candidates to compete are those with proven ability to supply personnel and services effectively. SMEs are encouraged to participate, and the framework agreement allows for participation with and without reopening competition. The framework is accessible to a broad range of contracting authorities, including local authorities, NHS bodies, and educational institutions across the United Kingdom and the Channel Islands, offering extensive potential market exposure. Interested businesses ought to demonstrate expertise in the supply of professional and operational temporary staff to maximise their chance of success.

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Notice Title

Connect2Framework for The Supply of Specialist Legal Services & Support interim and Temporary staffing services to the Public Sector

Notice Description

Procurement for the provision and supply of professional and operational temporary and agency staff. Including Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal secretaries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0688e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036752-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£110,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2026 - 28 Feb 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONNECT2FRAMEWORK FOR THE SUPPLY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KINGS HILL
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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