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title: "Pension Fund Legal Advisor"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Pension Fund Legal Advisor

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a53eaa-d8c0-4c03-b1f6-6361dcc43814

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## Summary

The procurement process for the title "Pension Fund Legal Advisor" is managed by Staffordshire County Council, serving as the buying organisation. This contract involves providing legal services for the Staffordshire Pension Fund, with delivery located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Categorised under the "Legal services" industry, the procurement utilised a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Norfolk County Council LGPS Legal Services Framework. The procurement has reached the award stage, with Burges Salmon LLP being identified as the supplier. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 17 December 2025, and the contract period from 5 January 2026 until 31 December 2026. The total value of the contract is £100,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in legal services within the pension sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will find this framework-based procurement particularly accessible, aligning with the buyer's suitability criteria. Engaging in such tenders allows businesses to showcase their expertise in legal advisory services to governmental bodies, which could bolster their reputation and expand their client base within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of legal services as legal provider to Staffordshire County Council (as administering authority for the Staffordshire Pension Fund) Call off from Norfolk County Council LGPS Legal Services Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679602f-0579-45c0-af4f-c3a61f181b59 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURGES SALMON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679602f-0579-45c0-af4f-c3a61f181b59

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8679602f-0579-45c0-af4f-c3a61f181b59
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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