---
title: "Provision of Legal Services - Framework Agreement - Procurement Solicitors 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05da88"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE"
published: "2026-02-11"
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# Provision of Legal Services - Framework Agreement - Procurement Solicitors 2026

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05da88

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of legal services related to public procurement matters and disputes. This agreement spans the entire region of Northern Ireland and is structured to include up to three service providers: CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN LIMITED, CARSON MCDOWELL LLP, and Arthur Cox. The procurement process, initiated as an open competition below the threshold, adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations and a light-touch regime. The contract was signed on 11th February 2026 and commences on 1st March 2026, with an end date set for 28th February 2030. The total contract value amounts to £495,604. The primary procurement category is services, specifically legal services, with CPV code 79100000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for entities specialising in legal advisory and representation services within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as those involved in this agreement, positioned within the legal services industry, can expect business growth through sustained engagement with public authorities over the contract's duration. The structured rotation in the award of retainers ensures equitable distribution of opportunities among suppliers, with placements based on tender evaluations. Businesses with expertise in navigating public procurement legalities can leverage this framework to establish and expand their presence in the Northern Irish legal market.

## Notice

The Housing Executive have awarded a three member Framework Agreement, covering the whole of Northern Ireland, to meet all of the requirements of the Housing Executive for external solicitors in connection with public procurement matters and disputes ("the Services" as defined and particularised in the Specification of Requirements document).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012454-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £384,000 |
| Lots value | £384,000 |
| Awards value | £495,604 |
| Contracts value | £495,604 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8PB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ARTHUR COX; CARSON MCDOWELL; CLEAVER FULTON RANKIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012454-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 14:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008089-2026
- 5 Nov 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071095-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012454-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008089-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071095-2025
  5th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.arthurcox.com
- http://www.carson-mcdowell.com
- https://cleaverfultonrankin.co.uk/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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