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title: "Legal Services Panel Framework 2025"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e00ed19b-7696-4415-9769-5e9acbf2598a"
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buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2024-11-19"
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# Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e00ed19b-7696-4415-9769-5e9acbf2598a

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has initiated the procurement process for the "Legal Services Panel Framework 2025," categorized under Legal services (CPV: 79100000). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a published date of 19th November 2024 and a submission deadline of 20th December 2024 at 12:00 PM. The framework agreement will commence on 11th February 2025 and is set to conclude on 10th February 2028, with an optional 12-month extension available at the council's discretion, potentially extending to 10th February 2029. The services will be delivered across various regions including the UK and beyond.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses within the legal sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The framework is structured into two lots: General Legal Services with an estimated contract value of £670,000, and Adult Care Legal Services with an estimated contract value of £1,000,000. A maximum of four advisors will be appointed for each lot, offering substantial potential for business growth and service provision expansion. The open procurement method facilitates fair competition, allowing suitably qualified legal service providers to engage with public sector work and enhance their market presence.

## 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/0fdd0fb7-df73-4a22-b81c-1003366d4717 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 10 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,670,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 18:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdd0fb7-df73-4a22-b81c-1003366d4717

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdd0fb7-df73-4a22-b81c-1003366d4717
  19th November 2024 - Opportunity 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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