--- title: "Supply of Legal Services 2" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06116b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06116b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06116b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06116b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2026-04-17" --- # Supply of Legal Services 2 Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06116b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06116b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06116b.json) ## Summary Kent County Council, operating as Procurement Services, is managing a tender process for the "Supply of Legal Services 2," aimed at securing a panel of qualified legal service providers for public sector bodies across the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of legal services and employs an open procedure method. The tender is at the 'active' stage, with key deadlines including the end of the tender period on 22nd May 2026 and the award period concluding on 26th June 2026. The procurement covers a substantial contract value, with a total worth of £500 million, extending over four years starting from 1st August 2026. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses offering legal advisory, representation, and documentation services to engage with a diverse range of public sector entities, including police forces, NHS bodies, and educational establishments. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete, especially considering the framework's provisions for fair and open competition. Suppliers have the chance to showcase their capabilities through various award methods, enhancing their visibility and growth potential while contributing to enhanced legal service delivery in the public sector. Businesses that can align with the quality and cost-effective criteria outlined will find this a strategic opportunity for expansion and service diversification. ## Notice The purpose of this framework is to establish a panel of qualified legal service providers to deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to public sector bodies. The framework will provide a compliant, efficient, and cost-effective route to procure legal expertise across multiple specialisms. ### Planning Information The purpose of this engagement is to: Understand whether the market can meet our requirements and identify any constraints or opportunities. Gather supplier feedback to ensure specifications are realistic, achievable, and aligned with industry standards. Use insights to determine the most appropriate route to market, framework structure, and commercial model. Provide early visibility of the opportunity to a broad supplier base, supporting fair and open competition. Identify potential risks and innovative solutions early, reducing the likelihood of delays or poor delivery post-award. By engaging with the market at an early stage, we will improve the quality of our tender documents, attract a wider pool of capable suppliers, and ultimately deliver better value for money and service outcomes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035239-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 27 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | £500,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL TRADING AS PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | WEST MALLING | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME19 4YT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tonbridge and Malling | | Electoral ward | Kings Hill | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2026 at 13:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035239-2026 - 28 Jan 2026 at 19:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007792-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035239-2026 17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007792-2026 28th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/5R9G4NYF4V - 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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