Planning

Legal Services Framework

PEABODY TRUST

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 13:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Peabody Trust, based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "Legal Services Framework." The process, under the industry category of legal services, aims to establish a framework agreement to be active from 1st January 2027 until 31st December 2030 across the United Kingdom. As this is a pipeline notice, it serves as an early indication to the market rather than a formal tender process. Businesses interested should note that further communication will be provided by 10th June 2026, offering more details about the procurement process.

This opportunity is ideal for firms specialising in legal services that wish to expand their portfolio through a long-term engagement with a prominent public authority, Peabody Trust. The framework agreement presents a substantial opportunity for growth, particularly for legal service providers experienced in servicing public sector contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate a strong track record in delivering quality legal services at a strategic level will be well-suited to compete in this upcoming framework establishment. Additionally, companies should be prepared for the procurement method typically associated with establishing framework agreements, which often requires a comprehensive understanding of public procurement policies and strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

This is a pipeline notice not a tender notice. It is informing the market that Peabody will be developing a legal services framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043051-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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
PEABODY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 7JB
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
St George's
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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