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title: "Legal Services Panel Framework 2025"
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# Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c1247a4-df46-4393-b073-a28e8c46cc8c

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has completed the procurement process for a Legal Services Panel Framework 2025. This framework, classified under CPV code 79100000 for legal services, is designed to fulfil the needs of CDC, with an extended availability to South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The framework comprises two lots: Lot 1 (General Legal Services) with an estimated contract value of £670,000, and Lot 2 (Adult Care Legal Services) valued at £1,000,000. This open procedure commenced on February 11, 2025, and will conclude on February 10, 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement involved an open method and targeted small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The final decision was published on February 20, 2025, following the tender period end date of December 20, 2024.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs in the legal services sector, given its substantial contract values and extended regional scope. Organisations experienced in general and adult care legal services can gain long-term stability and increased visibility by participating. The council has appointed a maximum of four advisors for each lot, with selected suppliers including Sharpe Pritchard LLP, Weightmans LLP, Ward Hadaway LLP, Geldards LLP, and Browne Jacobson LLP. The framework's broad geographical reach and the potential for renewal provide additional incentives for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector legal services.

## Notice

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of legal services. The framework is designed to meet the needs of CDC. CDC has also permitted South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) to access the framework in which case SYMCA will place an order directly with the advisor. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council, giving a possible contract end date of 10th February 2029. The Council has split this opportunity into two lots: Lot 1 General Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS670,000 Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services - Estimated contract value PS1,000,000 As detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents. The Council will appoint a maximum of four Advisors for each of Lots 1 and Lots 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba68716b-bba7-41ba-aea9-c590e3ee164d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2025 - 3 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,670,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,670,000 |
| 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 | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBON; GELDARDS; SHARPE PRITCHARD; WARD HADAWAY; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba68716b-bba7-41ba-aea9-c590e3ee164d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba68716b-bba7-41ba-aea9-c590e3ee164d
  20th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83103&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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