--- title: "Legal Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED" published: "2022-06-10" --- # Legal Services Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0317ed.json) ## Summary The Crescent Purchasing Consortium is conducting a procurement process for Legal Services under the title "Legal Services". This initiative aims to establish a framework agreement across seven Lots, open to all public sector bodies in the UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 23 March 2022. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids electronically via the Sourcing Cloud system. The estimated value of the framework is £49 million, with each Lot valued at approximately £7 million over a potential 48-month contract period. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the legal sector, particularly those specialising in services such as human resources, property law, and commercial legal support. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger legal firms with the capacity to meet the extensive legal service requirements outlined in the Lot descriptions are well-suited to compete. The framework's structure allows for a maximum of eight suppliers per Lot, meaning that multiple businesses can secure contracts, enhancing their visibility and engagement with a diverse range of public sector clients. ## Notice The Framework will provide access to a comprehensive range of Legal Services. It is being established to meet the needs of Crescent Purchasing Consortium Members,http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php and potential members at https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/new. It is also open for use by all contracting authorities across the UK public sector (and any future successors to these organisations). These include (but not limited to) central government departments and agencies, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities, Police Authorities, Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Hospices, Registered Charities, National Parks and Registered Social Landlords. Full details of the classification of eligible end user establishments and geographical areas is available at http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/ojeu The Framework will be let across seven Lots. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on each of the seven Lots. ### Lot Information National One-Stop-Shop This Lot is designed to meet the Legal Services needs of organisations across the public sector throughout the entire United Kingdom. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Legal Services but available across several workstreams including Human Resources Services, Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services, Property Services, Commercial Services and Dispute and Litigation Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot. Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s) Legal Services: Human Resources, Pensions and People This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for legal advice of a Human Resources, Pensions and People perspective. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Human, Resources, Pensions and People related Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot. Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s) Legal Services: Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Services This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the public sector for academy conversion and post conversion services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Academy Conversion and Post Conversion Legal Services Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot. Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s) Legal Services: Property This Lot is designed to meet the needs of organisations across the entire public sector for property legal services. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of Property Legal Services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot. Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s) Legal Services: Commercial - Contracts, Procurement, Governance and Related Matters This Lot is designed to meet the commercial legal services needs of organisations across the entire public. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of commercial - contracts, procurement, governance and related matters legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot. Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s) Legal Services: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Services This Lot is designed to meet the dispute resolution and litigation needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers a comprehensive range of dispute resolution and litigation legal services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot. Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s) Legal Services for Education This Lot is designed to meet the education legal services needs of organisations across the entire public sector. The Lot covers the comprehensive suite of Legal Services detailed within the Lot 1 National One Stop Shop Lot from an Education perspective plus access to Education specific services. Full details of the service provision are contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. There will be a maximum of 8 suppliers awarded a place on this framework Lot. Options: 48 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015981-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,000,000 | | Lots value | £49,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £7,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED | | Additional buyers | DUKEFIELD PROCUREMENT LIMITED; PUBLIC SECTOR | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | CAPITAL LAW; EVERSHEDS; FORBES SOLICITORS; ROLLITS; SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU; STONE KING; WARD HADAWAY; WEIGHTMANS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79120000 - Patent and copyright consultancy services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79131000 - Documentation services - 79132000 - Certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2022 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015981-2022 - 16 Feb 2022 at 15:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004433-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://WWW.ROLLITS.COM - http://www.capital-law.co.uk - http://www.dukefield.co.uk/about-us/ - http://www.dukefieldprocurement.co.uk/ojeu - http://www.eversheds.com - http://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk - http://www.shma.co.uk - http://www.stoneking.co.uk/ - http://www.thecpc.ac.uk - http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php - http://www.wardhadaway.com - http://www.weightmans.com - https://suppliers.multiquote.com - https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/new ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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