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title: "Legal Services Panel Framework 2025"
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# Legal Services Panel Framework 2025

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04bd0f

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council (CDC) has concluded the tendering process for its Legal Services Panel Framework 2025, falling under the industry category of legal services (CPV 79100000). The framework agreement, valid from 11th February 2025 to 3rd February 2028, with an optional additional 12-month extension, primarily aims to meet the legal advisory requirements of CDC and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The procurement method was an open procedure, and the framework was divided into two lots: General Legal Services and Adult Care Legal Services. Both lots attracted numerous electronic bids with significant interest from suppliers.

This framework agreement presents substantial business growth opportunities, especially for large legal advisory firms. Firms specialising in either general legal services or adult care legal services are well-suited to deliver the required expertise. Notable awards under this framework were secured by leading legal firms including Geldards LLP, Ward Hadaway LLP, Sharpe Pritchard LLP, Weightmans LLP, and Browne Jacobson LLP. The multiple lots and the flexible framework structure open up consistent work streams and direct orders from both CDC and SYMCA, critical for legal firms looking to solidify their presence and expand their service delivery within the public sector.

## 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. It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council. The Council has split this opportunity into two lots: Lot 1 General Legal Services Lot 2 Adult Care Legal Services 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.

### Lot Information

General Legal Services

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. It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: The contract will operate for an initial three year period with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Adult Care Legal Services

CDC are looking to appoint a panel of advisors onto a framework agreement for the provision of Adult Care legal services. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

Renewal: 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. It is anticipated that the Framework contract will commence on the 11th February 2025 and will run for an initial three years. There is an option to extend the Framework by a further 12 months at the sole discretion of the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006333-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | On expiry of the contract term, including any exercised extensions. |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBON; GELDARDS; SHARPE PRITCHARD; WARD HADAWAY; WEIGHTMANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006333-2025
- 19 Nov 2024 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037439-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83103&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104514
- https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/

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