--- title: "Legal Representation for the Insurance Team" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052593" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052593" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052593.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052593.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Legal Representation for the Insurance Team Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052593 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052593) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052593.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council, a sub-central government authority, has implemented a procurement process through an open procedure to secure legal representation services for its in-house insurance team. The contract, titled "Legal Representation for the Insurance Team," spans a period from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2030, with a gross value of £2,250,000. This procurement falls under the legal advisory and representation services category, with coverage planned across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, and UKF. The process has advanced through multiple stages including planning and tendering, reaching the award stage with contracts signed in May and June 2026. The procurement method highlights a framework agreement, allowing direct awards or competitions depending on service requirements. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large legal firms specialised in advisory and representation services. The contract is ideal for businesses with a robust track record in providing high-standard legal advice, litigation support, and maintaining knowledge of dynamic legal issues. The open framework agreement ensures flexibility, fostering chances for ongoing work through direct awards. Legal firms with capabilities to manage insurance claims and support the development of an insurance team across the country are well-suited to participate. As most contracts are to be directly awarded, businesses that demonstrate competitive pricing, team experience, and immediate availability will be strategically positioned to capitalise on this opportunity. ## Notice Norfolk County Council requires legal services for the in-house insurance team to predominately help support the delivery of the claims service, and has re-tendered its expiring framework agreement for these services. The insurance team is a team of 12 staff led by the Head of Insurance and comprises a mixture of claims handler investigators and insurance officers with administrative support provided by the Business Support Team. Legal representation is required by the insurance team to predominately help support the delivery of the claims service. Legal representatives will need to provide a high standard of professional service advice and guidance on all matters relating to insurance claims handled by the team. Typical duties will include but not be limited to: * Provision of general legal advice * Representing the authority in litigation * Maintaining a knowledge of issues facing the authority and being prepared to offer legal opinions * Supporting the development and knowledge of the insurance team. The insurance team provide support to the Norse Group and as such require coverage across the country.. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053414-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 | | Award date | 9 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,250,000 | | Lots value | £2,250,000 | | Awards value | £2,250,000 | | Contracts value | £2,250,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | BROWNE JACOBSON; DAC BEACHCROFT CLAIMS; DWF LAW; EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL; KEOGHS; WEIGHTMANS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053414-2026 - 9 Jan 2026 at 13:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001857-2026 - 1 Oct 2025 at 09:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061182-2025 - 9 Sep 2025 at 14:08 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055084-2025 - 24 May 2025 at 10:37 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027283-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053414-2026 5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001857-2026 9th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061182-2025 1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055084-2025 9th September 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027283-2025 24th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5716 Invitation to Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5717 Framework guide for applicants - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-5718 Framework agreement terms and conditions ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Help - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Registration - 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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