--- title: "Provision of Legal Services - Framework - Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitors" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064b01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064b01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064b01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064b01.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE" published: "2026-05-08" --- # Provision of Legal Services - Framework - Commercial Dispute Resolution Solicitors Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND HOUSING EXECUTIVE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064b01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064b01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064b01.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Housing Executive has completed a procurement process for the establishment of a legal services framework focusing on commercial dispute resolution solicitors, covering the entirety of Northern Ireland. The framework, conducted under an open procedure with a light-touch regime, aims to cater to all external solicitor requirements relevant to construction, works, and services-related commercial contracts. The framework agreement, valued at approximately GBP 1,373,845.54, commenced on 5th May 2026 and is set to conclude on 4th May 2030. Notably, the executed framework includes two SME firms, Cleaver Fulton Rankin Limited and Arthur Cox Northern Ireland, who have been selected through a ranked rotational tendering process. This procurement presents invaluable growth opportunities for legal firms specializing in construction, commercial litigation, and related advisory services. SMEs with competencies in these specialised legal domains can leverage such frameworks to secure long-term service provisions and increase their market presence in Northern Ireland. The framework allows these providers to engage with public sector entities, enhancing their portfolios and achieving a steady stream of contractual work over a four-year period. The opportunity is particularly well-suited for agile legal practices capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective services in competitive tender environments. ## Notice The purpose of this procurement exercise was to establish a two member Framework, covering the whole of Northern Ireland, to meet all of the requirements of the Housing Executive for external solicitors in connection with construction, works and services related commercial contracts ("the Services" as defined and particularised in the Specification of Requirements). Since this will be a Framework, the Housing Executive will not be obliged to procure its legal services exclusively from it and will be free to either use its own in-house legal service provision, or to procure legal services outside this Framework. Also, the Contract Value stated in this notice is the value estimated to be incurred on the solicitor professional fees during the Framework Period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042622-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 4 May 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-02-08 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £970,000 | | Lots value | £970,000 | | Awards value | £1,144,871 | | Contracts value | £1,144,871 | ## 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | ARTHUR COX NORTHERN IRELAND; 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 - 8 May 2026 at 14:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042622-2026 - 21 Apr 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036171-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 14:28 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017981-2026 - 9 Feb 2026 at 12:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011331-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042622-2026 8th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036171-2026 21st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017981-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011331-2026 9th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.arthurcox.com - https://cleaverfultonrankin.co.uk/ - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do - 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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