--- title: "Solicitors Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTHWARK COUNCIL" published: "2017-08-08" --- # Solicitors Framework Buyer: SOUTHWARK COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6dfa9a60-f442-4110-9fd9-88558b4387b9.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Southwark is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Solicitors Framework", which seeks to establish a four-year framework for legal services valued between £18 million and £25 million. This contract aims to serve various entities, including Southwark's own departments, other London local authorities, their wholly owned companies, and London fire services. The council is conducting a soft market testing exercise to gauge interest and gather insights from potential legal service providers, with submissions due by the extended deadline of 21st August 2017. Framework contracts are expected to be awarded in July 2018, with Southwark's estimated spend being around £9 million over the contract duration. This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms looking to expand their portfolio by providing services to a range of public sector clients in London. Businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities and public sector entities, would be well-positioned to compete for this framework. Engaging with the buyers during the market testing phase could also help firms refine their proposals and strengthen their chances of success in the forthcoming procurement process. ## Notice The London Borough of Southwark intends to procure a four year framework for legal services (solicitors services) to serve both its own departments, other interested London local authorities, their wholly owned companies, London fire services and London CCGs. It is anticipated that framework contracts will be awarded in July 2018. The total estimated value of the framework will be between PS18 million to PS25 million of which Southwark's spend is estimated at PS9 million for the four year period. The council wishes to run a soft market testing exercise to assess potential interest in this framework from legal firms, and also seek their views to help inform both procurement documentation and the commissioning process. Additional information: Please note, the deadline for the submission of the suppliers' questionnaire has been extended to Monday 21st August 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f362b322-ffc5-48c4-a3f3-8cbc999acd48 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHWARK COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 2QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2017 at 15:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f362b322-ffc5-48c4-a3f3-8cbc999acd48 - 4 Aug 2017 at 09:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f362b322-ffc5-48c4-a3f3-8cbc999acd48 - 3 Aug 2017 at 16:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f362b322-ffc5-48c4-a3f3-8cbc999acd48 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f362b322-ffc5-48c4-a3f3-8cbc999acd48 8th August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d8c9bf1-bc97-425f-85e8-e1bc7d620b8f Letter to participate in a soft market testing exercise - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58e8e438-55e2-4a47-be09-fda058fa43be Supplier's Questionnaire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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