Legal Services Framework
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
4
Lots
1
Published
30 Jan 2026
Description
Pool Re wishes to establish a Framework Agreement (“the Framework”) with multiple suppliers for the provision of Legal Services. The procurement is being conducted under the Light Touch Contracts regime and is therefore subject to the applicable provisions within the Procurement Act 2023. Providers appointed to the Framework will provide services in respect of the specialisms required for the specific Lot(s) to which they are appointed. The Framework will be divided into two (2) Lots: Lot 1 – General Legal Advice Services; and Lot 2 – Major Projects and Complex Legal Advice Services. The Lots are not exclusive, and Tenderers may bid to be appointed to one and/or both Lots. Both Lots shall provide Legal Services predominantly in the law of England and Wales. On occasion, depending on the nature of the engagement, Pool Re may require advice on the law of foreign jurisdictions in respect of the required specialisms, for either Lot. In the event that advice is required on the law of a foreign jurisdiction, the Provider and Pool Re shall agree in advance and in writing the approach to be taken in delivering the advice. To view this notice, please click here: https://poolre.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1010497835
Scope
- Reference
- PRE00049
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2031Possible extension to 31 Mar 2036
Pool Re anticipates entering into the Framework for an initial term of five (5) years with the option, exercised wholly at the discretion of Pool Re, to extend the Framework term for a period or periods not exceeding a total of 60 months in aggregate. Call-off contracts awarded from the Framework can be for any term. Pool Re reserves the right to extend the Lots by varying durations.
- CPV classifications
- 79100000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 20.00% |
| Quality | — | quality | 80.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Please see tender documents for further information
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Competitive flexible procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
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Award date
28 Jan 2026
Contract start
31 Mar 2026
Contract end
31 Mar 2031
Awarded suppliers· 4 suppliers
Awarded 28 Jan 2026 · Contract period 31 Mar 2026 — 31 Mar 2031
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Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
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