---
title: "Legal Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a19b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Legal Services Framework

Buyer: ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a19b

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## Summary

The Anchor Hanover Group, based in Bradford, is planning to establish a Legal Services Framework under the procurement title "Legal Services Framework". This framework falls under the services category and will encompass several legal disciplines such as Social Housing and Regulatory Compliance, Corporate Contracting, Development and Conveyancing, and more. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage with notices anticipated early in 2027. The total framework is valued at £6.8 million gross, with anticipated locations for service provision across various regions in the United Kingdom. The competitive flexible procedure will be used as the procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in the aforementioned areas who wish to expand their client base within the not-for-profit housing sector. It is particularly well-suited for businesses with expertise in handling complex legal requirements related to housing management, employment law, and property contracts. Engaging in this framework could allow businesses to position themselves as key partners to a leading public authority in the field, potentially bolstering their reputation and market reach across the UK. Businesses are advised to monitor the Find a Tender Service for upcoming market engagement activities and tender notices.

## Notice

Anchor Hanover Group is England's largest not-for-profit provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life and intends to establish a Legal Services Framework. The required legal disciplines will include, but are not limited to: * Social Housing & Regulatory Compliance * Corporate & Commercial Contracting * Development & Conveyancing * Property & Building Contracts * Housing Management * Employment & HR Anchor Hanover Group intends to engage with the market prior to formal tendering. Interested suppliers are advised to monitor the Find a Tender Service for future Market Engagement and Tender Notices. The scope outlined above include all associated, ancillary, and incidental legal advice necessary to fully support Anchor Hanover Group's wider statutory, corporate, and operational objectives over the duration of the framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048022-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jan 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2027 - 26 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 2ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:42 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048022-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048022-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.anchor.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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