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title: "Legal Services Framework"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: KARBON HOMES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659a1

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Legal Services Framework," led by Karbon Homes in coordination with Gentoo Group Limited and other contracting authorities, seeks to establish a broad framework for legal services. This initiative operates within the services category under an open procurement method, and the relevant industry classification is legal services (CPV: 79100000). The procurement is at the tender update stage, having undergone market engagement, and is now open for submissions until 15th June 2026, reflecting the extended deadline. The tender covers multiple lots addressing different aspects of legal services, with procurement set across various regions in the United Kingdom. Key procurement dates include the enquiry period ending on 20th May 2026, a decision-making phase concluding by 13th July 2026, and the official contract start date slated for 1st August 2026.

This tender presents a formidable opportunity for legal service providers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to secure long-term contracts in the public sector. Businesses skilled in diverse legal areas such as property law, housing law, governance, compliance, and employment law would find this tender particularly beneficial. The framework's structure, permitting a duration up to 48 months with featured renewal options, offers a platform for sustainable growth and strategic partnerships in the public housing sector. Service providers should leverage this procurement opportunity not only to expand their clientele but also to enhance their reputation by delivering high-quality legal solutions to reputable public authorities.

## Notice

The Contracting Authorities seek to establish a legal panel/Framework for the provision of legal services to support each Contracting Authority's legal requirements. Estimated total value is contained within the ITT.

### Lot Information

General Property/Real Estate and Conveyancing (Commercial and Residential)

General Property/Real Estate and Conveyancing (Commercial and Residential). Includes both residential and commercial freehold and leasehold work and may include commonhold tenure. See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Development and New Build Housing Disposals

Development and New Build Housing Disposals. Includes freehold and leasehold work and may include commonhold. Where a Provider acts on a development, site or unit acquisition they may also be instructed on the related onward disposal of units on that site at the Contracting Authority's discretion. See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Planning and Construction

Planning and Construction. Items such as Drafting, negotiating, varying, advising on and interpreting planning agreements and undertakings (Section 106). See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Property Securitisation

Property Securitisation. Items such as Collation of relevant underlying title information, including Land Registry title entries (and documents referred) and filed plans, unregistered title documents, conveyancing plans, and leases/tenancies/licences. See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Housing Law and Residential Landlord and Tenant (non-Commercial)

Housing Law and Residential Landlord and Tenant (non-Commercial). Includes litigation and advocacy. See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Governance, Regulation and Compliance

Governance, Regulation and Compliance. Items such as Financial services regulatory issues. See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Corporate, Commercial and Finance

Corporate, Commercial and Finance. Items such as Mergers and acquisitions, amalgamations and other combinations: advice and procedure, drafting and negotiation of project documentation and dealing with regulatory formalities. See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

Employment and Pensions

Employment and Pensions. Items such as Advice on recruitment and termination of Staff and board members, including settlement agreements. See specification for further details.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will be for an initial 24 month period, with an option to extend for a further 24 month period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authorities still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 48 months.

### Planning Information

This procedure is being used to define our requirements and increase our understanding of the market. Pre Market Engagement submissions should be submitted electronically via the Panacea e-Sourcing portal.
To access the Pre Market Engagement questions, log in to https://app.panacea-software.com/KarbonHomes/ and view the opportunity. Panacea reference number #REQ-11.
If you are not registered with Panacea, please visit https://app.panacea-software.com/KarbonHomes/ and request a new account.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047397-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8 |
| Lots value | £8 |
| 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 | KARBON HOMES |
| Additional buyers | BEYOND HOUSING LIMITED; GENTOO GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE12 8EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Scarborough and Whitby |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 16:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047397-2026
- 1 May 2026 at 15:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040706-2026
- 20 Feb 2026 at 16:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015833-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047397-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040706-2026
  1st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015833-2026
  20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/KarbonHomes/
- https://app.panacea-software.com/KarbonHomes/eRFX-Suppliers/OpenReq.aspx?requirementId=c0a21ba1-57a0-4b12-be60-8897395f5673
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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