--- title: "LBLA Legal Services Framework (2021-2025)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-167ba737-298c-4c37-84bd-65dc9b384bfc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-167ba737-298c-4c37-84bd-65dc9b384bfc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167ba737-298c-4c37-84bd-65dc9b384bfc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167ba737-298c-4c37-84bd-65dc9b384bfc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAPITALESOURCING" published: "2021-04-19" --- # LBLA Legal Services Framework (2021-2025) Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-167ba737-298c-4c37-84bd-65dc9b384bfc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-167ba737-298c-4c37-84bd-65dc9b384bfc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-167ba737-298c-4c37-84bd-65dc9b384bfc.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the LBLA Legal Services Framework (2021-2025), initiated by the London Boroughs' Legal Alliance, with Westminster City Council acting as the contracting authority. This framework aims to appoint several legal advisers to provide a range of legal services across various London boroughs. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the framework expected to run from 6th November 2021 to 5th November 2025, including an option for a one-year extension. The total anticipated contract value is £16 million. Delivery will primarily occur in London and the South East region, with two lots focusing on legal advisory services related to regeneration and a full range of legal services, including litigation and local government work. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for law firms and legal service providers, particularly those proficient in regeneration-related legal services and comprehensive local government legal matters. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as a maximum of eight economic operators will be appointed for each lot, which fosters a competitive environment. By participating, eligible businesses can secure long-term contracts with multiple local authorities, enhancing their visibility and expanding their client base within the public sector. ## Notice The London Boroughs' Legal Alliance, comprised of the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Camden, Ealing, Enfield, Hackney, Hammersmith & Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Newham, Redbridge, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, the Royal Borough of Greenwich, the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, the City of London Corporation, Westminster City Council and the London Fire and Planning Authority, wish to re-procure a framework agreement with a number of legal advisers in relation to legal services Westminster City Council will act as the Contracting Authority on behalf of itself and the other LBLA members and will execute a Framework Agreement with each economic operator appointed. The Framework Agreement replaces an existing framework arrangement and will also be available to other local authorities in London and South East England. Additional information: The framework agreement will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further twelve months and will not be capable of renewal. It is anticipated that a maximum of eight economic operators will be appointed to each Lot. The framework will be made up of two lots: Lot 1 - Legal advisory services in relation to Regeneration related work Lot 2 - Full Range of Legal Services including but not limited to litigation, commercial, property and other miscellaneous Local Government work. To find out more about the opportunity and express your interest please go to capitalEsourcing (https://www.capitalesourcing.com/) and research for prj_WCC_17869 - LBLA Legal Services Framework (2021-2025). If you are not already registered on the site you will need to do so, registration is free. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f53f39-7896-4b49-b4a7-e823d9d3fce1 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2021 - 5 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAPITALESOURCING | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1E 6PQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 19 Apr 2021 at 10:39 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f53f39-7896-4b49-b4a7-e823d9d3fce1 - 5 Mar 2021 at 13:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee623ca-bfcd-4f41-a6f9-14a48a9ab3e4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f53f39-7896-4b49-b4a7-e823d9d3fce1 19th April 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ee623ca-bfcd-4f41-a6f9-14a48a9ab3e4 5th March 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.capitalesourcing.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=50851 Link to EOI on the Eprocurement portal capitalesourcing ## Notice URLs - https://www.capitalesourcing.com/ - https://www.westminster.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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