Planning

Legal Services Framework

SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 12:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Sanctuary Housing Association is planning a public procurement process for a 'Legal Services Framework.' This tender falls under the services category, specifically legal services, and aims to establish a framework agreement. The planned locations for delivery include various regions across the United Kingdom, such as UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with a key future notice date set for 1st September 2027. The contract period is intended to commence on 1st April 2028, with an initial end date of 31st March 2031, subject to potential renewal until 31st March 2036. Interested parties should note that this procurement is managed by a sub-central public authority based in Worcester, identified by the UKPGA legal basis.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for law firms and businesses providing legal services looking to expand their client base within the public sector. With the framework covering multiple regions across the UK and a long-term contract period, participating businesses could secure substantial and sustained work. Companies with experience in providing comprehensive legal services across diverse locations would be well-suited for this opportunity. Engaging in this framework could facilitate business growth by forging long-term relationships with a prominent player in the housing sector like the Sanctuary Housing Association.

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Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Supply legal services framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069afa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045352-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

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

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
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2031 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

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