Planning

Legal Framework

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for establishing a Legal Framework. The initiative, titled 'Legal Framework', falls under the legal services industry category and is valued at £134,000,000 gross. Located in the UKG region, this process is identified as an open procedure allowing wide participation. The procurement is scheduled to progress with future notices expected by 21st September 2026, with the contract period planned to commence on 8th February 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in legal services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the process is designed to be inclusive and supportive of such entities. By being part of a substantial public authority contract, firms can enhance their portfolio and contribute to significant legal service delivery in the region. This open procedure procurement seeks to attract competent and competitive businesses capable of delivering high-quality legal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Framework

Notice Description

Strategy and Procurement of a BCC owned Legal Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047270-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£111,666,667 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2027 - 8 Feb 2027 24 hours
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
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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