--- title: "Legal Panel for Public Sector" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc54de2b-8e28-414a-848a-51c25ab8b7f1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc54de2b-8e28-414a-848a-51c25ab8b7f1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc54de2b-8e28-414a-848a-51c25ab8b7f1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc54de2b-8e28-414a-848a-51c25ab8b7f1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-01-17" --- # Legal Panel for Public Sector Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc54de2b-8e28-414a-848a-51c25ab8b7f1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc54de2b-8e28-414a-848a-51c25ab8b7f1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc54de2b-8e28-414a-848a-51c25ab8b7f1.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced the planning phase of a tender process for the 'Legal Panel for Public Sector' agreement. This initiative, classified under the legal services industry category (CPV code 79100000), aims to establish a comprehensive legal service framework for the UK public sector. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), and the contract period is scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 1st September 2030. Key dates include a future notice date on 2nd January 2026, with a substantial budget allocation of £200,000,000 across multiple financial years, starting in April 2026 and extending through March 2030. The services will be delivered within the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in various legal fields, such as commercial, contracts law, property construction, and real estate, among others. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, opening growth avenues for a diverse range of legal service providers. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can secure long-term contracts and contribute to the legal infrastructure supporting UK public sector bodies. The agreement also intends to unify existing legal services frameworks, creating an efficient and comprehensive legal service provision for public sector needs. ## Notice Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place a Public Sector Agreement for the provision of Legal Services for use primarily by the Wider Public Sector / UK public sector bodies. The proposed commercial vehicle(s) will include a comprehensive list of legal specialisms, including but not limited to the following which may change as a result of further market engagement: Commercial Contracts Law Property Construction and Real Estate Dispute Resolution and Litigation Employment Law PFI/PPP Projects Public Procurement Law Costs Lawyer Services Health, Healthcare and Social Care Transport Education The agreement will replace and bring together specialisms currently available under live agreements: RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services RM6284 Costs Lawyer Services 2 The lotting structure of this framework will be determined as a result of the market engagement. Further information is included in the Additional Information section VI.3. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dcb67d-de71-41ad-9819-66a69e37240d | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 17 Jan 2025 at 12:42 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dcb67d-de71-41ad-9819-66a69e37240d - 14 Jan 2025 at 13:51 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dcb67d-de71-41ad-9819-66a69e37240d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71dcb67d-de71-41ad-9819-66a69e37240d 17th January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001186-2025 This prior information notice replaces the previous PIN issued on the 14/01/2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001685-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/ccs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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