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title: "External Legal Services"
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buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# External Legal Services

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f04ad50c-21d4-428c-9bc9-1ee7a93b87c2

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## Summary

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has completed a procurement process for "External Legal Services," focusing on the provision of legal services under Lot1a and Lot2a of the CCS RM6240 framework. This procurement is categorised under the "Legal services" industry (CPV code 79100000) and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the award date on 6th July 2026, with the contract period starting the same day and running until 5th September 2028. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, was awarded to Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, a large-scale supplier, based in England, with the delivery location specified as postal code BD1 1HY. The tender process has already reached completion and is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for large legal service firms capable of delivering comprehensive public sector legal services. It provides a long-term engagement of over two years, positioned to stimulate business growth for firms with the capacity to manage extensive legal frameworks and requirements. While smaller businesses or VCSEs may not find this opportunity suited to their scale, firms already operating under or familiar with the CCS RM6240 framework can leverage their expertise to fulfil the council's needs effectively. The selective procurement method suggests a competitive yet manageable entry for established legal firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio in the Bradford area.

## Notice

Full Service Provision of legal services via Lot1a and Lot2a General Service Provision of the CCS RM6240 framework for the provision of Public Sector Legal Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884cdd56-499f-43cd-83ea-6463ee5157df |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2026 - 5 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884cdd56-499f-43cd-83ea-6463ee5157df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/884cdd56-499f-43cd-83ea-6463ee5157df
  10th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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