---
title: "Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051c4a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PLACES FOR PEOPLE"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051c4a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Legal Services Framework" is currently in the planning stage. It is being conducted by Places for People, a public authority in the sub-central government category, based in Preston, United Kingdom. This tender aims to replace the existing Legal Services panel for Places for People and falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on legal services. The estimated value of the contract is £40,000,000, with a gross amount of £48,000,000, and it involves a framework agreement. The relevant procurement is above the threshold and is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026, concluding by 31st March 2030. Potential suppliers should note that a future notice is expected by 1st September 2025.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for legal services firms, particularly those with experience in dealing with public authorities and framework agreements. The significant value of the contract indicates a robust potential for business growth for legal firms capable of delivering high-quality services. Businesses with a strategic interest in expanding their portfolio within the public sector will find this tender particularly appealing. Competing firms should ensure they have the capacity to manage a long-term engagement and meet the high standards expected by a prominent buying organisation like Places for People. The focus on legal services and the structure as a framework agreement offer opportunities for specialised practices, as well as larger firms capable of offering a broad range of legal expertise.

## Notice

Replacement of current Legal Services panel for Places for People To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952112734

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024378-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLACES FOR PEOPLE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Ashton |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 18:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024378-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024378-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=952112734
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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