Developments Legal Services Framework

Places for PeoplecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-0607ffProcurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

3

0 awarded

Published

16 Jan 2026

Deadline 11 Feb 2026

Description

Places for People Group are seeking applications from qualified and experienced legal firms to be appointed to a 4-year framework agreement. The framework agreement will consist of 3 Lots providing legal services for the Developments division of the business, in a cost effective and efficient way for the next 4 years, ending in 2030. This will ensure stability of service delivery and provide an element of cost certainty for the business. The areas of service required will be for England, Wales and Scotland, consequently we have decided to split lots into services based on region. There are 3 lots in total and will consist of:  England and Wales – Lot 1- Developments General (5 firms to be appointed) Lot 2- Developments Disputes (3 firms to be appointed) Scotland – Lot 3- Developments General and Disputes (3 firms to be appointed) On all Developments legal services UK wide, we anticipate the value of the contract (based on addressable spend) to be approximately £7 million (per annum). Further Contracts awarded under the Framework for either Places for People Group companies’ members will be awarded in accordance with either the Direct Award or Competitive Award Procedure as described in the Framework Agreement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Legal-services./R4BYXH4755 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/R4BYXH4755

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-0607ff
Total value
£28,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
30 Apr 2026 to 30 Apr 2030
Main category
services
CPV classifications
79100000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Quality and Technical MeritPercentagequality60.00%
PricingPercentageprice40.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
03 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission deadline
11 Feb 2026, 4:00 pm
Submission address
https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure

Lots · 3 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1England and Wales Developments Generalactive
2Development Disputes (England and Wales)active
3Developments General and Legal (Scotland)active