--- title: "Legal Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047080" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047080" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047080.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047080.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-19" --- # Legal Services Framework Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047080 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-047080) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-047080.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Legal Services Framework," led by Surrey County Council in collaboration with several other regional authorities including Brighton & Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council, is currently in the award stage. This public procurement is designed to provide legal services in various areas such as Adult Social Care, Pensions, SEN Tribunals & Education, and more. The overall framework term is set for three years with an optional one-year extension, totalling four years. The value of the procurement is set at £40,000,000 and encompasses the UKJ2 region. The process employed an open procurement method, ensuring broad participation and adherence to the regulations under CELEX 32014L0024. Contracts were signed on 21st November 2025, following the completion of the tender evaluation process held on 13th January 2025. This framework presents substantial opportunities for legal firms seeking to expand into the public sector. It allows for growth in various specialised legal services categories, presenting openings for both large-scale firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those experienced in providing counsel and advocacy in specific legal domains such as information law, local government law, and construction law. The open procedure maximises inclusivity, encouraging significant competition. With multiple lots available, legal firms can tailor their bids to their strengths, facilitating potential business growth across diverse legal service areas within the participating councils' jurisdictions. ## Notice Legal Service Framework is a collaboration published by Surrey County Council, Brighton and Hove City Council, East Sussex County Council, West Sussex County Council, and the associated Districts and Boroughs. The Framework Agreement consists of multiple Lots. The term is 3 years plus a 1 year optional extension (total 4 year term). ### Lot Information Lot 1: Legal Services for Adult Social Care Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Adult Social Care. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 2: Legal Services for Pensions Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Pensions. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 3: Legal Services for SEN Tribunals & Education Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under SEN Tribunals and Education. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 4: Legal Services for Commercial Law, Contracts & Procurement, Telecoms & IT Law, Construction Law Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Commercial Law, Contracts and Procurement, Telecoms and IT Law, Construction Law. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 5a FOI GDPR Information Law Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under FOI, GDPR and Information Law. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 5b Monitoring Officer, Local Government Law Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Monitoring Officer and Local Government Law. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 6a Highways, Planning and Environment Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Highways, Planning and Environment. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 6b Property and Housing Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Property and Housing. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 7a: Employment Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Employment. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 7 b: Civil, Criminal, Environmental Health, Licencing & Housing, and Contentious Construction Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Civil, Criminal, Environmental Health, Licencing & Housing, and Contentious Construction. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 8: Legal Counsel/Advocacy Services for Lots 1-7 Counsel/Advocacy legal support and advice in a variety of areas/specialisms under Lots 1-7 Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 9a: Legal Services for Children's Social Care - Part A - Transactional Case Work Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Children's Social Care. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 9b: Legal Services for Children's Social Care - Part B - Counsel/Advocacy Counsel/Advocacy legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Children's Social Care Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 10: Legal Services for Costs Lawyer A range of Costs Lawyer Services, allowing Framework Customers to meet changing demands and supplement any in-house capability. Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 11: Legal Services for Loss Adjusters Access to Liability Claims Loss Adjusters and Property Loss Adjusters Renewal: The Framework will be for a period of three (3) years plus one (1) year optional extension period, at the Council's discretion. Lot 7b: Civil, Criminal, Environmental Health, Licencing & Housing, and Contentious Construction Transactional casework legal support and advice in a variety of areas under Civil, Criminal, Environmental Health, Licencing & Housing, and Contentious Construction. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004239-2026 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2024 | | Award date | 21 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £44,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Active, Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | BRIGHTON & HOVE CITY COUNCIL; BRIGHTON AND HOVE CITY COUNCIL; EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | REIGATE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH2 8EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | | Local authority | Brighton and Hove | | Electoral ward | Central Hove | | Westminster constituency | Hove and Portslade | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 49 | | Supplier names | 1 CROWN OFFICE ROW; 11 KBW; 12CP BARRISTERS; 1GC MANAGEMENT; 39 ESSEX CHAMBERS (SERVICES; 4 BRICK COURT CHAMBERS MANAGEMENT; 42 BEDFORD ROW CHAMBERS; 5 PUMP COURT CHAMBERS; ANTHONY COLLINS SOLICITORS; BEVAN BRITTAN; BIRD & BIRD; BIRKETTS; BLAKE MORGAN; BROWNE JACOBSON; BROWNE JACOBSON LL; BURGES SALMON; CAPITAL LAW; CAPSTICKS SOLICITORS; CLYDE; CMS CAMERON MCKENNA NABARRO OLSWANG; CORNERSTONE CHAMBERS; CREIGHTON AND PARTNERS SOLICITORS; DAC BEACHCROFT; DAVIES GROUP; DAVITT JONES BOULD; DLA PIPER; DWF LAW; EUROPEAN ADMINISTRATION LIMITED T/A THE BARRISTER GROUP; EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; FIELD COURT CHAMBERS; FRANCIS TAYLOR BUILDING; FREETHS; GOWLING WLG (UK; HNK LITIGATION; HUGH JAMES; INVICTA LAW; IRWIN MITCHELL; LANDMARK CHAMBERS; NEW COURT CHAMBERS; NO 5 CHAMBERS; PALLANT CHAMBERS; SHARPE PRITCHARD; SHARRATTS (LONDON; TLT; TOZERS; VEALE WASBROUGH VIZARDS; VENTERS SOLICITORS; WEIGHTMANS; WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004239-2026 - 5 Dec 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039278-2024 - 17 Jun 2024 at 13:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018640-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.surreycc.gov.uk - http://www.westsussex.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/ - https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/ - https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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