Planning

Legal Services Framework

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:42

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group, based in Bradford, is planning to establish a Legal Services Framework under the procurement title "Legal Services Framework". This framework falls under the services category and will encompass several legal disciplines such as Social Housing and Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Contracting, Development and Conveyancing, and more. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage with notices anticipated early in 2027. The total framework is valued at £6.8 million gross, with anticipated locations for service provision across various regions in the United Kingdom. The competitive flexible procedure will be used as the procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in the aforementioned areas who wish to expand their client base within the not-for-profit housing sector. It is particularly well-suited for businesses with expertise in handling complex legal requirements related to housing management, employment law, and property contracts. Engaging in this framework could allow businesses to position themselves as key partners to a leading public authority in the field, potentially bolstering their reputation and market reach across the UK. Businesses are advised to monitor the Find a Tender Service for upcoming market engagement activities and tender notices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Legal Services Framework

Notice Description

Anchor Hanover Group is England's largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life and intends to establish a Legal Services Framework. The required legal disciplines will include, but are not limited to: * Social Housing & Regulatory Compliance * Corporate & Commercial Contracting * Development & Conveyancing * Property & Building Contracts * Housing Management * Employment & HR Anchor Hanover Group intends to engage with the market prior to formal tendering. Interested suppliers are advised to monitor the Find a Tender Service for future Market Engagement and Tender Notices. The scope outlined above include all associated, ancillary, and incidental legal advice necessary to fully support Anchor Hanover Group's wider statutory, corporate, and operational objectives over the duration of the framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a19b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048022-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£5,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2027 - 26 Jul 2031 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
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
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)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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