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title: "CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)"
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# CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dcc28a3-118c-478c-a022-ed8145ded860

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council has concluded a procurement process, titled "CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)". This contract falls under the legal services industry and is classified under CPV code 79100000. The procurement process, which utilised a "Further Competition" method under the existing Legal Services Framework Agreement, was tagged as an award stage on 16th January 2026. It is valued at £99,000 and covers a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. Legal service providers operating within the United Kingdom were the target audience for this competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large legal service firms due to its typical structure and scale. Although the procurement was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it underscores the importance of being part of legal service frameworks to engage in such competitions. Businesses with expertise in providing comprehensive legal services to public sector entities in England and Wales could benefit considerably, especially those looking to expand their footprint in public sector legal service procurement. The successful supplier for this contract, Squire Patton Boggs (UK) LLP, exemplifies the potential prospects for firms possessing the requisite capability and scale.

## Notice

Invitation to Participate in a Further Competition (Chest ref DN785267) under the Legal Services Framework Agreement (NCCT42446) CPF - Mini Competition for The Provision of Legal services covering Lot 1 (England & Wales) via LGPS (CF182)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e557e77b-2b32-4550-8387-5fe72d0c93e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e557e77b-2b32-4550-8387-5fe72d0c93e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e557e77b-2b32-4550-8387-5fe72d0c93e2
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

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