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title: "Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa63"
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buyer: "POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa63

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## Summary

Pool Re Services Limited, a public authority operating under the sub-central government, has completed a procurement process for a "Legal Services Framework" in London, UK. The procurement, conducted under a competitive flexible procedure, falls within the services category, specifically legal services, and is divided into two lots: General Legal Advice Services and Major Projects and Complex Legal Advice Services. The framework agreement is for an initial term ending on 31 March 2031, with the possibility of extension up to 60 additional months. This tender was initiated on a light-touch basis under the Procurement Act 2023 and allows for both direct awards and mini-competition awards for services valued above £25,000. Notably, the contract was signed on 28 April 2026, and the related contracts within the framework became active on 1 May 2026.

This framework creates significant opportunities for growth for legal service providers with experience in various specialisations like corporate, intellectual property, and real estate law, among others. It's especially beneficial for large firms that can offer comprehensive legal advice across diverse areas, including international jurisdictions as per the engagement specifics. Selected suppliers, such as Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP and Hogan Lovells International LLP, are large-scale firms capable of delivering consistent, timely, and cost-effective service, which is crucial for meeting the demanding standards set by Pool Re Services Limited. SMEs also have a chance to be involved, considering the framework's suitability requirements, offering diverse avenues for business expansion and sector influence by delivering added value and engaging in potential long-term collaborations.

## Notice

The Framework will be divided into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 - General Legal Advice Services; and Lot 2 - Major Projects and Complex Legal Advice Services. The Lots are not exclusive, and Tenderers may bid to be appointed to one and/or both Lots. Both Lots shall provide Legal Services predominantly in the law of England and Wales. On occasion, depending on the nature of the engagement, Pool Re may require advice on the law of foreign jurisdictions in respect of the required specialisms, for either Lot. In the event that advice is required on the law of a foreign jurisdiction, the Provider and Pool Re shall agree in advance and in writing the approach to be taken in delivering the advice.

### Lot Information

General Legal Advice Services

Renewal: Pool Re anticipates entering into the Framework for an initial term of five (5) years with the option, exercised wholly at the discretion of Pool Re, to extend the Framework term for a period or periods not exceeding a total of 60 months in aggregate. Call-off contracts awarded from the Framework can be for any term. Pool Re reserves the right to extend the Lots by varying durations.

Major Projects and Complex Legal Advice Services

The provision of a one-stop shop service for complex legal advice services covering the following specialisms and ancillary related work, with significant, demonstrable experience and expertise advising on these specialisms to Arm's Length Bodies of HM Government Departments and regulated financial services firms (including dual-regulated non-Solvency II firms). This may involve advising on non-English law matters, either directly or via instructing local counsel (which shall be charged as a disbursement): *Complex financial services regulation (including for dual-regulated Non-Solvency II firms e.g. reinsurance firms) and regulatory changes *Complex insurance and reinsurance law (including expertise in wordings, regulatory issues, transactional work and claims handling and coverage disputes) *Corporate finance and guarantees (including in favour of HMG stakeholders) *Capital markets (including debt capital markets e.g. insurance-linked securities) *Investment and asset management, including private equity investments *Investment and commercial banking *Complex public and administrative law matters, particularly in the context of Arm's Length Bodies' arrangements with their sponsoring departments *Complex competition law and subsidy control law *Complex corporate law matters (including corporate restructurings) with detailed input required from teams advising on the above specialisms *Litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (including disputes relating to insurance and reinsurance claims, judicial reviews and contentious regulatory matters) Tenderers appointed will look to provide value-added items to Pool Re at no additional cost. A non-exhaustive list of examples include: *Regular relationship meetings with Pool Re, as reasonably requested *Access to meeting space, as reasonably requested *Relevant e-mail alerts, including training alerts *Horizon-scanning product (specific and tailored to Pool Re) to be prepared on a quarterly basis, by rotation with the purpose of altering Pool Re to matters of interest or where there may be an impact with recommendations on how to proceed if applicable in a number of key areas. *Access to client training brochures on an annual basis and working with Pool Re to deliver identified training *Invitations and access to legal update briefings, seminars, conferences and events *Invitations to masterclasses and industry events

Renewal: Pool Re anticipates entering into the Framework for an initial term of five (5) years with the option, exercised wholly at the discretion of Pool Re, to extend the Framework term for a period or periods not exceeding a total of 60 months in aggregate. Call-off contracts awarded from the Framework can be for any term. Pool Re reserves the right to extend the Lots by varying durations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043854-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POOL RE SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC4R 9AF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Candlewick |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | BIRD&BIRD; BRYAN CAVE LEIGHTON PAISNER LLP (BCLP; BURNESS PAULL; CLYDE; HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER; HOGAN LOVELLS INTERNATIONAL; MILLS & REEVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 11:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043854-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 11:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043853-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008455-2026
- 26 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006861-2026
- 21 Oct 2025 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067117-2025
- 8 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063235-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043854-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043853-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008455-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006861-2026
  26th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067117-2025
  21st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063235-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://poolre.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5276Y4F56U
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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