Planning

Legal Barrister Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 13:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is planning a procurement process titled "Legal Barrister Services." This tender involves the provision of specialist advocacy and related legal advisory services, classified under the industry category of legal advisory and representation services. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, is set within the region of Bexleyheath, United Kingdom. The planned contract period will commence on 23rd February 2027 and conclude on 22nd February 2030. A future notice associated with this procurement is expected to be communicated by 22nd November 2026. The process is governed under the legal basis set out in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54 and falls under the 'services' main procurement category with a light-touch regime approach.

This tender offers significant opportunities for legal firms specialising in barrister services and advocacy to grow their business by engaging with a public sector customer. Companies adept at providing comprehensive legal advisory and representation services could benefit from long-term collaboration with the London Borough of Bexley. Suitable businesses include mid-to-large size law firms with a strong track record in public sector legal work, particularly those experienced with the specific requirements of light-touch procurement regimes. The planned procurement suggests a competitive process, appealing to businesses aiming to enhance their portfolio through governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Barrister Services

Notice Description

Provision of specialist advocacy and related legal advisory services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069173
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041049-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Nov 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2027 - 22 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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