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title: "National LGPS Framework for Legal Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a048"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE NORFOLK PENSION FUND)"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# National LGPS Framework for Legal Services

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE NORFOLK PENSION FUND)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a048

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council, on behalf of several Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) funds, is planning a procurement process set to initiate on 22nd May 2026 for the National LGPS Framework for Legal Services. This process, at the planning stage, aims to establish a Multi-Provider Framework Agreement to provide specialist support for pension legal services, primarily aiding the Local Government Pension Scheme. This opportunity, with a gross value of £48 million, covers services across the UK and involves various public-sector entities, including the City of Edinburgh Council, LGPS Central Ltd Wolverhampton, and others. A significant milestone includes a market engagement due on 1st June 2026, and potential participants are encouraged to register interest through the designated In-Tend portal.

The forthcoming framework offers substantial opportunities for business growth in the legal services sector, particularly for firms specialising in public sector pension schemes. It presents an ideal chance for small and medium-sized enterprises due to its inclusion criteria, and the scope spans England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Key areas include legal advice on investment, regulatory compliance, pension fund governance, and benefit administration. Businesses with robust expertise in these areas, especially those experienced with multi-jurisdictional law within the UK, will be well-suited to compete in this open procurement process.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council on its own behalf and on behalf of the Pension Funds listed below wish to let a Multi-Provider Framework Agreement for the provision of specialist support for pension legal services primarily in the support of The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). - City of Edinburgh Council (as Administering Authority for Lothian Pension Fund) - LGPS Central Ltd Wolverhampton - Local Pensions Partnership Investments Ltd (LPPI) - City of Wolverhampton Council (as Administering Authority of the West Midlands Pension Fund) - Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC) - Staffordshire County Council (as Administering Authority for Staffordshire Pension Fund) This framework may also be used by: - Any LGPS administering authorities as defined in the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/2356) (as amended) including the Firefighters' Pension Scheme and Police Pension Schemes and any of their participating employing authorities, or in relation to the LGPS in Scotland, any administering authority and any of their scheme employers as defined in the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (SSI 2018/141) (as amended), - NILGOSC in Northern Ireland and employing authorities as defined in the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (SRNI 2014/188) (as amended), - The Board of the Pension Protection Fund. - Any other administering authority or scheme manager of a public-sector pension scheme or any public-sector body that requires pensions related services, and - Any LGPS Fund(s) or groups of funds, or any bodies, organisations or companies established by them for the purpose of operating on a collective basis. This Framework will be split into Lots. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

### Lot Information

Full Service (England and Wales)

The scope of Lot 1 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of England and Wales relevant to LGPS funds, Administering Authorities, scheme employers (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and asset pool companies (as defined in the Pension Schemes Act 2026) and any legacy pooling arrangements. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

Full Service (Scotland)

The scope of Lot 2 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Scotland relevant to LGPS funds, administering authorities, scheme employers (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and LGPS Pools/collaborative arrangements Framework users are likely to use Lot 2 where they need Scots-law specific advice which requires a combination of advice across different areas of expertise (i.e. a 'full-scope' Scottish service). Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

Full Service (Northern Ireland)

The scope of Lot 3 covers advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Northern Ireland relevant to the LGPS in Northern Ireland (hereafter 'NI'), the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC), employing authorities (in respect of their participation in the LGPS) and LGPS Pools/collaborative arrangements. Framework users are likely to use Lot 3 where they need specific advice on matters of NI law which requires a combination of advice across different areas of expertise (i.e. a 'full-scope' NI service). Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

Investment and Regulatory Compliance (UK Wide)

The scope of Lot 4 is focused on legal advice relating to different aspects of pension fund investment and investment management or/administration (including as part of an LGPS Pool). Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (England and Wales)

The scope of Lot 5 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of England and Wales relating to pensions administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of scheme employers. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Scotland)

The scope of Lot 6 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Scotland relating to pension administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of scheme employers. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

Benefit Administration, Employer Bodies and Governance (Northern Ireland)

The scope of Lot 7 covers legal advice on all aspects of the laws and regulations of Northern Ireland relating to pensions administration, management, governance and the admission, participation and exit of employing authorities. Please note the estimated values are across all lots.

### Planning Information

For more information and to register your interest in the market engagement, please visit In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047525-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE NORFOLK PENSION FUND) |
| Additional buyers | CITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY OF THE WEST MIDLANDS PENSION FUND); LGPS CENTRAL LIMITED WOLVERHAMPTON; NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL; STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (AS ADMINISTERING AUTHORITY FOR STAFFORDSHIRE PENSION FUND) |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 08:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047525-2026
- 22 May 2026 at 08:17 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047513-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047525-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047513-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgpscentral.co.uk/
- http://www.norfolkpensionfund.org/
- http://www.staffspf.org.uk/
- http://www.wmpfonline.com/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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