--- title: "Legal Panel for Public Sector" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050eda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050eda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050eda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050eda.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2026-01-29" --- # Legal Panel for Public Sector Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050eda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050eda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050eda.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has initiated the planning stage for a new procurement process titled "Legal Panel for Public Sector," aimed at updating legal services across various UK public sector bodies. This procurement, under OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050eda, focuses on consolidating current agreements like RM6240 and RM6284 into a comprehensive legal services framework. The agreement will offer several lots including full legal service provision, litigation, property, contracts, and more. The contract, valued up to £600 million, is set to commence on 5 August 2026 and run until 4 August 2029, with a potential extension option until 2031. Significant engagement activities, aimed at refining the scope and structure, have been ongoing through 2025 into early 2026, with further updates anticipated by 4 February 2026. The project aligns with the light-touch regime and is above the threshold for public sector services in the UK. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the diverse legal needs of the UK public sector. The framework's structure, which includes specialised lots such as litigation, property, and transport planning, indicates the need for expertise in these domains. Businesses prepared to contribute to major complex projects, including PFI, or those skilled in areas like HR, employment, pensions, and health care, are well-aligned to benefit. With an emphasis on offering equitable opportunities and incorporating social value, the CCS is keen to foster collaborative partnerships that can drive innovation and efficiency in public sector legal services across the United Kingdom. ## Notice This notice has been replaced by UK2 notice OCID reference - ocds-h6vhtk-0503d3 Crown Commercial Service (CCS) as the Authority intends to put in place an agreement for the provision of Legal Services for use primarily by the Wider Public Sector and UK public sector bodies. Central Government will be able to use the agreement by exception. The agreement will replace and bring together specialisms currently available under live agreements: RM6240 Public Sector Legal Services RM6284 Costs Lawyer Services 2 A high level lotting structure being proposed is (this will continue to be refined as a result of further market engagement); Lot 1 Full Legal Service Provision Lot 2 Litigation and Disputes Lot 3 Property, Real Estate & Construction Lot 4 Contracts & Commercial Lot 5 Major, Complex Projects including PFI Lot 6 HR, Employment and Pensions Lot 7 Transport & Planning (Full UK) Lot 8 Costs Lawyer Services Lot 9 Health & Social Care Lot 10 Local Government, Local Community & Housing Lot 11 Specialism Specific All updates and further details can be found on our webpage: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6374 ### Planning Information Market engagement for RM6374 commenced in January 2025. The Prior Information Notice (PIN) was issued in January 2025, accompanied by a survey aimed at gauging interest and obtaining market insights from suppliers. The survey remained open until 31st March 2025, during which 93 participants engaged with it, and 48 suppliers completed it. In February 2025, we extended our engagement efforts through additional surveys directed at suppliers and customers, gathering feedback from a further 20 organisations. From March to May 2025, the first round of market engagement will take place, featuring an open and transparent retrospective analysis of the existing agreements. Following this, conceptual options will be presented to both suppliers and customers.Two supplier engagement sessions were conducted on 19th March and 1st April to collect further market insights to inform the agreement's scope. The session on 19th March attracted 72 individual attendees, while the session on 1st April had 68 attendees. A customer engagement session was conducted on the 28th April to collect further insights and inform the agreement's scope. This attracted 20 individual attendees. A specific session focusing on Costs Lawyer Services took place 1st May attracting 31 individual attendees. From February to October 2025, one to one sessions with suppliers and customers will be held to gain additional feedback and insights. We invite all suppliers and customers to participate in these discussions. Please contact info@crowncommercial.gov.uk with the subject line 'RM6374 1 to 1' if you would like to arrange a discussion. During June and July 2025, we will continue to engage with suppliers on specific topics in greater detail. Please register for the events listed below: Pricing: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 19th June 14:00 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3683819597115718494 Social Value: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 23rd June 09:30 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5492377686342161753 Routes to Market: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 26th June 13:00 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1616197876687637591 AI: RM6374 Supplier Engagement 1st July 09:30 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1616197876687637591 Following these sessions, two additional supplier engagement events will take place on 11 September 2025 and 7 October 2025, focusing on summarising key feedback, scope, structure, routes to market, terms and conditions, pricing, social value, value-added considerations, and next steps. You can find details of these sessions on this page: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/events/75215/supplier-engagement-legal-panel-for-public-sector A customer engagement session will be organised in September or October 2025, with details for registration to be published on our webpage once available.As we further develop our engagement strategy, we will regularly update our webpage with new information. All updates, further details and events can be found on our webpage: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6374 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007844-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Aug 2026 - 4 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 09:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007844-2026 - 15 May 2025 at 09:27 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021593-2025 - 8 May 2025 at 13:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019748-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007844-2026 29th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021593-2025 15th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019748-2025 8th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1616197876687637591 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3683819597115718494 - https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5492377686342161753 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6374 - https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/events/75215/supplier-engagement-legal-panel-for-public-sector - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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